Cafe 44 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Cafe 44 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 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: 44 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe 44 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% | ← Cafe 44 | |
| 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 Cafe 44 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 Cafe 44, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bewiched Coffee Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Castello Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe 44
What is Cafe 44's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 44 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Cafe 44 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe 44 last inspected?
Cafe 44 was last inspected on 21 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 Cafe 44?
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 Cafe 44 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 Cafe 44 holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Cafe 44 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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