Bean & Bun food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Northamptonshire
Bean & Bun holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Huxlow Academy, Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, NN9 5TY
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Bean & Bun 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% | ← Bean & Bun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bean & Bun 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 Bean & Bun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At Huxlow Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Freestones Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Highmead House Residential Home Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Favours Day Nursery Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Fun 4 All At Irthlingborough Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| College Street Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Favourite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Five Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Bean & Bun
What is Bean & Bun's food hygiene rating?
Bean & Bun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Bean & Bun 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bean & Bun last inspected?
Bean & Bun was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months 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 Bean & Bun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bean & Bun 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 Bean & Bun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Bean & Bun 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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