Monkey Puzzle food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Monkey Puzzle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: Diamond Business Centre, Attley Way, Irthlingborough, NN9 5GF
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Monkey Puzzle 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% | ← Monkey Puzzle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Monkey Puzzle 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 Monkey Puzzle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Central Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| College Street Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Favourite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Fun 4 All At Irthlingborough Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| G & P Coffee House Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Monkey Puzzle
What is Monkey Puzzle's food hygiene rating?
Monkey Puzzle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Monkey Puzzle 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monkey Puzzle last inspected?
Monkey Puzzle was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Monkey Puzzle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Monkey Puzzle 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 Monkey Puzzle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Monkey Puzzle 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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