Community Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Northamptonshire
Community Room holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 10 October 2018, more than 7 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: Leicester Street, Northampton, Nn1 3rs, NN1 3RS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Community Room sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Community Room | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Community Room 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 Community Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| ABC123 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Barratts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Community Room
What is Community Room's food hygiene rating?
Community Room has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 October 2018.
Is Community Room 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Community Room last inspected?
Community Room was last inspected on 10 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Community Room?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Community Room compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Community Room holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Community Room 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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