The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 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: @ The Garibaldi, 19-21 Bailiff Street, Northampton, NN1 3DX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen 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 The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen
What is The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 3 October 2024.
Is The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen last inspected?
The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen 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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