Check-Mate food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Check-Mate holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 October 2014, more than 11 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: 34A Gold Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4QY
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Check-Mate 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% | ← Check-Mate | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Check-Mate 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 Check-Mate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengeworth Court Social Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Wellingborough Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Wellingborough Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Curry Favor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Daylight Centre Fellowship Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Fifi's Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| European Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
Questions about Check-Mate
What is Check-Mate's food hygiene rating?
Check-Mate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 14 October 2014.
Is Check-Mate 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Check-Mate last inspected?
Check-Mate was last inspected on 14 October 2014, more than 11 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 Check-Mate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Check-Mate 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 Check-Mate holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Check-Mate 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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