Wellingborough Express Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Wellingborough Express Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: 72 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4DJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Wellingborough Express Ltd sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← Wellingborough Express Ltd | |
| 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 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 Wellingborough Express Ltd 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 Wellingborough Express Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Wellingborough Express Ltd
What is Wellingborough Express Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Wellingborough Express Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Wellingborough Express Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Wellingborough Express Ltd last inspected?
Wellingborough Express Ltd was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Wellingborough Express Ltd?
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 Wellingborough Express Ltd 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 Wellingborough Express Ltd holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Wellingborough Express Ltd 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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