The Realm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Realm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 147 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Nn1 4dx, NN1 4DX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Realm sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← The Realm | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Realm 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 Realm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Artizan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bestpol Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Realm
What is The Realm's food hygiene rating?
The Realm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Realm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Realm last inspected?
The Realm was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Realm?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Realm 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 The Realm holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Realm 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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