News, Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
News, Food and Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: 242 Mill Road, Kettering, NN16 0RW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so News, Food and Wine sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← News, Food and Wine | |
| 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 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 News, Food and Wine 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 News, Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-op Society Ltd Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Christ the King Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Compass Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bella Sicilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Carey Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Bonkers Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Consensus Homes - Smythe House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about News, Food and Wine
What is News, Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
News, Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 11 May 2026.
Is News, Food and Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was News, Food and Wine last inspected?
News, Food and Wine was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 News, Food and Wine?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News, Food and Wine compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while News, Food and Wine holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects News, Food and Wine 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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