Simply Tea-licious Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Simply Tea-licious 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 10 March 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: 13 Bridge Street, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4JW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Simply Tea-licious Cafe among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Simply Tea-licious Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Very 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 Simply Tea-licious 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 Simply Tea-licious Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Pisces Fish And Chips Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Golden Rings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
| Willow Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Souster Youth Trust Other catering premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Jollys Toys Limited Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Spot On Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Simply Tea-licious Cafe
What is Simply Tea-licious Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Simply Tea-licious Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Simply Tea-licious 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 Simply Tea-licious Cafe last inspected?
Simply Tea-licious Cafe was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simply Tea-licious Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Tea-licious Cafe compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Tea-licious Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Simply Tea-licious 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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