Caribbean Jerk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Caribbean Jerk holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 44 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, Nn2 6ez, NN2 6EZ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Caribbean Jerk sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Caribbean Jerk | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Caribbean Jerk none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Caribbean Jerk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barratts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| ABC123 Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
Questions about Caribbean Jerk
What is Caribbean Jerk's food hygiene rating?
Caribbean Jerk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Caribbean Jerk safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caribbean Jerk last inspected?
Caribbean Jerk was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caribbean Jerk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caribbean Jerk compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Caribbean Jerk holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Caribbean Jerk and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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