Afro Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Afro Shop 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 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 74B Cannon Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4DJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Afro Shop 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% | ← Afro Shop | |
| 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 Afro Shop 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 Afro Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Afro Shop
What is Afro Shop's food hygiene rating?
Afro Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Afro Shop 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 Afro Shop last inspected?
Afro Shop was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Afro Shop?
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 Afro Shop 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 Afro Shop holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Afro Shop 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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