81 Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
81 Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Buddies Burger Company, Northampton, NN4 0LY
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts 81 Diner among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← 81 Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 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 81 Diner 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 81 Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Grange Farm Service Station Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Collingtree Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Ashiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Chartwells/Compass Group School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about 81 Diner
What is 81 Diner's food hygiene rating?
81 Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is 81 Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 81 Diner last inspected?
81 Diner was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 81 Diner?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 81 Diner compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and 81 Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects 81 Diner 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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