Sams Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Sams Takeaway 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 19 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 54B Northampton Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3HT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Sams Takeaway 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% | ← Sams Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sams Takeaway 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 Sams Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Scottish Hampers Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Abm Catering Ltd Trading At St Barnabas C Of E School School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Croyland Nursery School And Day Nursery Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Weavers Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Brickhill Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Beth's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Caring Kindergartens Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Sams Takeaway
What is Sams Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Sams Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 19 December 2025.
Is Sams Takeaway 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 Sams Takeaway last inspected?
Sams Takeaway was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 months 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 Sams Takeaway?
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 Sams Takeaway 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 Sams Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Sams Takeaway 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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