Wellingborough Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Wellingborough Kebab House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 March 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: 24 Sheep Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1BS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Wellingborough Kebab House 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% | ← Wellingborough Kebab House | |
| 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 Wellingborough Kebab House 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 Wellingborough Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DKS Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2015 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| Christ Exalted Church Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cuppa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Don Millers Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Wellingborough Kebab House
What is Wellingborough Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Wellingborough Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Wellingborough Kebab House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wellingborough Kebab House last inspected?
Wellingborough Kebab House was last inspected on 11 March 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 Wellingborough Kebab House?
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 Wellingborough Kebab House 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 Wellingborough Kebab House holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Wellingborough Kebab House 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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