The Blue Marlin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
The Blue Marlin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 June 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: 10 Market Place, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4BQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Blue Marlin among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Blue Marlin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Blue Marlin 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 Blue Marlin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Trendalls Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Dexters Of Oundle Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Oundle News Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about The Blue Marlin
What is The Blue Marlin's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Marlin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 June 2024.
Is The Blue Marlin 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Marlin last inspected?
The Blue Marlin was last inspected on 7 June 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 The Blue Marlin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Blue Marlin compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Marlin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Blue Marlin 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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