The Good Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
The Good Bean 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 2 The Courtyard, Barnwell Gardens, Corby, NN17 5GS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Good Bean among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Good Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Very 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 Good Bean 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 Good Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Corby Priors Hall Park Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Corby Business Academy School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| BaxterStorey/Morrisons Corby Freezer Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| J Ds Breakfast Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Corby Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| IFoods UK Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Gourmet Spice Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about The Good Bean
What is The Good Bean's food hygiene rating?
The Good Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The Good Bean 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 Good Bean last inspected?
The Good Bean was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months 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 The Good Bean?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Good Bean compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Good Bean 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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