Rushden Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Rushden Cafe 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 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 - 2A Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Rushden Cafe sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Rushden Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rushden 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 Rushden Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Gucio Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Townsend Court Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Rushden Cafe
What is Rushden Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rushden Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Rushden Cafe 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 Rushden Cafe last inspected?
Rushden Cafe was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Rushden Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rushden 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, while Rushden Cafe holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Rushden 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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