The Northstar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Northstar 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 February 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: 114 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8DW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Northstar among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Northstar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 The Northstar 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 The Northstar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bridge Substance Misuse Programme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about The Northstar
What is The Northstar's food hygiene rating?
The Northstar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Northstar 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 The Northstar last inspected?
The Northstar was last inspected on 5 February 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 The Northstar?
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 The Northstar compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Northstar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Northstar 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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