Shek Wu food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Shek Wu holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: 140 Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9SS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Shek Wu 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% | ← Shek Wu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shek Wu 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 Shek Wu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Housing 21 Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Freedom Leisure - Splash Leisure Pool Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Highfield Community Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Figos Piri Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Diner (Compass) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Shek Wu
What is Shek Wu's food hygiene rating?
Shek Wu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Shek Wu 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shek Wu last inspected?
Shek Wu was last inspected on 9 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 Shek Wu?
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 Shek Wu 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 Shek Wu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Shek Wu 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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