EMI Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
EMI Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: EMI Cafe was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DJ
How this rating has changed
EMI Cafe was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts EMI 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% | ← EMI 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 Very 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 EMI 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 EMI Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bewiched Coffee Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about EMI Cafe
What is EMI Cafe's food hygiene rating?
EMI Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 9 July 2026.
Is EMI 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was EMI Cafe last inspected?
EMI Cafe was last inspected on 9 July 2026, within the last month. 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 EMI Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EMI 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 EMI Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects EMI 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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Understanding this rating
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