Belle's Brook Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Belle's Brook 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
This is a fresh result: Belle's Brook Cafe was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 87 - 89 Brook Street, Raunds, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Belle's Brook 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% | ← Belle's Brook 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 Belle's Brook 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 Belle's Brook Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Jardines Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Websters Florists Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Jesters Bistro Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Raunds Community Larder / The Kindness Shop Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Raunds Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Belle's Brook Cafe
What is Belle's Brook Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Belle's Brook Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Belle's Brook 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 Belle's Brook Cafe last inspected?
Belle's Brook Cafe was last inspected on 19 June 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 Belle's Brook 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 Belle's Brook 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 Belle's Brook Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Belle's Brook 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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