Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Bargain Booze 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 5 March 2018, more than 8 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: 17 - 19 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1HA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Bargain Booze 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% | ← Bargain Booze | |
| 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 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| Claires Accessories Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Don Millers Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2015 |
| Bewiched Coffee Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Christ Exalted Church Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 March 2018.
Is Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 5 March 2018, more than 8 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 Bargain Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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