Roops News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Roops News holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Roops News was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Northamptonshire ratings →
Address: 96 Mill Road, Kettering, NN16 0RJ
How this rating has changed
Roops News has improved: it was rated 0 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 0 1 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 2,827 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,406 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ← Roops News | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Roops News the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Roops News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Bonkers Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Bella Sicilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Consensus Homes - Smythe House Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Central England Co-op Society Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| C C Catering Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Consensus Homes - Heatherington House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Cake Inn Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Roops News
What is Roops News's food hygiene rating?
Roops News has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Roops News safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Roops News last inspected?
Roops News was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roops News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roops News compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,827 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Roops News holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Roops News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Roops News is one of 481 rated food businesses in Kettering. See every hygiene rating in Kettering →
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