Semilong Community Exchange food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Semilong Community Exchange 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 16 Hester Street, Semilong, Northampton, NN2 6AP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Semilong Community Exchange sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Semilong Community Exchange | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 Semilong Community Exchange 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 Semilong Community Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| ABC123 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barratts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Semilong Community Exchange
What is Semilong Community Exchange's food hygiene rating?
Semilong Community Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Semilong Community Exchange 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 Semilong Community Exchange last inspected?
Semilong Community Exchange was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Semilong Community Exchange?
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 Semilong Community Exchange 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 Semilong Community Exchange holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Semilong Community Exchange 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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