Popeyes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Popeyes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 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: Unit 4, Southwalk, Rushden Lakes, NN10 6FH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Popeyes 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% | ← Popeyes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Popeyes 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 Popeyes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costa At Next Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Artisan Cafe At Magazine Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Butterwick Bakery Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Bubble CiTea Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
Questions about Popeyes
What is Popeyes's food hygiene rating?
Popeyes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Popeyes 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Popeyes last inspected?
Popeyes was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Popeyes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Popeyes 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 Popeyes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Popeyes 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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