Minoffles Northampton food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Minoffles Northampton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: 191 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Nn1 4ea, NN1 4EA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Minoffles Northampton sits behind roughly 2,943 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Minoffles Northampton | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Minoffles Northampton 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 Minoffles Northampton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Artizan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
Questions about Minoffles Northampton
What is Minoffles Northampton's food hygiene rating?
Minoffles Northampton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Minoffles Northampton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Minoffles Northampton last inspected?
Minoffles Northampton was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Minoffles Northampton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Minoffles Northampton compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Minoffles Northampton holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Minoffles Northampton 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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