The Locomotive food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Locomotive holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 August 2017, more than 8 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: Locomotive Inn, 111 Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4AL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Locomotive 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% | ← The Locomotive | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Locomotive 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 The Locomotive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dianas Health & Fitness Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2022 |
| 51 Wines Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Caribbean Flava Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Oakway Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Crazy 4 Kids Stanton Cross School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
| Dolce Mila Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
Questions about The Locomotive
What is The Locomotive's food hygiene rating?
The Locomotive has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 15 August 2017.
Is The Locomotive 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Locomotive last inspected?
The Locomotive was last inspected on 15 August 2017, more than 8 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 The Locomotive?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Locomotive 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 The Locomotive holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Locomotive 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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