Little Europe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Little Europe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 31 January 2023, more than 3 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: 15 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1HA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 2,804 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 108. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Little Europe | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Little Europe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Europe, 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 Little Europe
What is Little Europe's food hygiene rating?
Little Europe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 31 January 2023.
Is Little Europe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Little Europe last inspected?
Little Europe was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 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 Little Europe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Europe 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 Little Europe holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Little Europe 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Little Europe is one of 620 rated food businesses in Wellingborough. See every hygiene rating in Wellingborough →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
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