The Engine Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Engine Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Engine Shed 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 Engine Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Engine Shed 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 Engine Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Homes SH Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Avery Homes Cliftonville Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Engine Shed
What is The Engine Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Engine Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 October 2025.
Is The Engine Shed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Engine Shed last inspected?
The Engine Shed was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Engine Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Engine Shed 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 Engine Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Engine Shed 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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