Samis Foods Northampton food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · West Northamptonshire
Samis Foods Northampton holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the distributor that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, 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: Unit 2, Wrefords Yard, Ransome Road, NN4 8AA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
A 2 is rare: only 39 of 3,285 rated places in West Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 84. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ← Samis Foods Northampton | |
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Samis Foods Northampton the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Samis Foods Northampton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Avery Homes Cliftonville Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Avery Homes SH Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Bridge Substance Misuse Programme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Samis Foods Northampton
What is Samis Foods Northampton's food hygiene rating?
Samis Foods Northampton has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Samis Foods Northampton safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The distributor is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Samis Foods Northampton last inspected?
Samis Foods Northampton was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Samis Foods Northampton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Samis Foods Northampton compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Samis Foods Northampton holds a 2. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Samis Foods Northampton 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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