SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe 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 15 April 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: Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road, Northampton, NN3 8JR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe 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% | ← SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe 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 SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Butterwick Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Andrews Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| 5 Akhis Northampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| ATC Healthcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| AMEY School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe
What is SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe's food hygiene rating?
SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 15 April 2026.
Is SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe 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 SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe last inspected?
SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe was last inspected on 15 April 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 SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe 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 SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects SLM Ltd, Lings Forum Cafe 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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