It's a Kind of Magic food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Northamptonshire
It's a Kind of Magic holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: Wickes Retail Warehouse, Northfield Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9TS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so It's a Kind of Magic 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% | ← It's a Kind of Magic | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 It's a Kind of Magic 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 It's a Kind of Magic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Convenient Stop Ltd Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Amigo Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chrysler Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about It's a Kind of Magic
What is It's a Kind of Magic's food hygiene rating?
It's a Kind of Magic has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 December 2025.
Is It's a Kind of Magic 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was It's a Kind of Magic last inspected?
It's a Kind of Magic was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 It's a Kind of Magic?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does It's a Kind of Magic 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 It's a Kind of Magic holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects It's a Kind of Magic 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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