Northampton Active Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Northampton Active Co holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 8th Earl Spence Centre, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7AA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Northampton Active Co 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% | ← Northampton Active Co | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northampton Active Co 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 Northampton Active Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd @ Opus Energy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Active Ants UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Avery Homes Cliftonville Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Avery Homes SH Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Blue Tree Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Abington Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Northampton Active Co
What is Northampton Active Co's food hygiene rating?
Northampton Active Co has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Northampton Active Co safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Northampton Active Co last inspected?
Northampton Active Co was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Northampton Active Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northampton Active Co 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 Northampton Active Co holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Northampton Active Co 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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