Hidden Gem food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Hidden Gem holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 69 Wellingborough Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5JT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Hidden Gem 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% | ← Hidden Gem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hidden Gem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Finedon Volta Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Finedons Finest Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Finedon Old Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2015 |
| Finedon Community Centre Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2015 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2013 |
| Finedon Dolben Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Express Finedon - Burton Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Hidden Gem
What is Hidden Gem's food hygiene rating?
Hidden Gem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Hidden Gem 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hidden Gem last inspected?
Hidden Gem was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Hidden Gem 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 Hidden Gem is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Hidden Gem 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Hidden Gem is one of 620 rated food businesses in Wellingborough. See every hygiene rating in Wellingborough →
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