Kingfisher food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Kingfisher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2013, 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: 40 High Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4HL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Kingfisher 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% | ← Kingfisher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Centre Fellowship Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Curry Favor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Easy Shop Supermarket Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Awuf Afro Store Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cuppa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Wellingborough Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Castello Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Beth's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Kingfisher
What is Kingfisher's food hygiene rating?
Kingfisher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 4 December 2013.
Is Kingfisher 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kingfisher last inspected?
Kingfisher was last inspected on 4 December 2013, 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 Kingfisher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kingfisher 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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