Smash n Wings food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Smash n Wings holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: 6 Harlestone Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 7AE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
A 0 is rare: only 9 of 3,285 rated places in West Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 365. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Smash n Wings |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Smash n Wings the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smash n Wings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Smash n Wings
What is Smash n Wings's food hygiene rating?
Smash n Wings has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Smash n Wings safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Smash n Wings last inspected?
Smash n Wings was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Smash n Wings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smash n Wings 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 Smash n Wings holds a 0. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Smash n Wings 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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