Best Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Best Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 1 Northampton Road, Broughton, NN14 1NR
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Best Plaice 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% | ← Best Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Best Plaice 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 Best Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMD News Food & Wine Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| High Street News Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Broughton & Cransley WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2022 |
| Far East Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Broughton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Broughton Community Fridge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Broughton Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2021 |
Questions about Best Plaice
What is Best Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Best Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Best Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best Plaice last inspected?
Best Plaice was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Best Plaice?
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 Best Plaice 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 Best Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Best Plaice 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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