M & B Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
M & B Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 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: 236 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN15 7DQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts M & B Local 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% | ← M & B Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 M & B Local 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 M & B Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Compass Primary Academy School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Christ the King Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Central Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brew 52 - 6th Form Cafe School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Argyll Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Consensus Homes - Heatherington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about M & B Local
What is M & B Local's food hygiene rating?
M & B Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 30 July 2024.
Is M & B Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & B Local last inspected?
M & B Local was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 M & B Local?
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 M & B Local 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 M & B Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects M & B Local 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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