JR Fabrics Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
JR Fabrics Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 127-131 St James Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5LE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so JR Fabrics Ltd sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← JR Fabrics Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 JR Fabrics Ltd 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 JR Fabrics Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about JR Fabrics Ltd
What is JR Fabrics Ltd's food hygiene rating?
JR Fabrics Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 16 January 2026.
Is JR Fabrics Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was JR Fabrics Ltd last inspected?
JR Fabrics Ltd was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JR Fabrics Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JR Fabrics Ltd compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while JR Fabrics Ltd holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects JR Fabrics Ltd 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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