Wellingborough Museum food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Wellingborough Museum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2014, more than 12 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: 12 Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1XA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Wellingborough Museum 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% | ← Wellingborough Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wellingborough Museum 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 Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Adam's Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2015 |
| DKS Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Dream Days 2 Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Chartwells Catering School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Wellingborough Museum
What is Wellingborough Museum's food hygiene rating?
Wellingborough Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 January 2014.
Is Wellingborough Museum 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wellingborough Museum last inspected?
Wellingborough Museum was last inspected on 20 January 2014, more than 12 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 Museum?
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 Wellingborough Museum 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 Wellingborough Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Wellingborough Museum 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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