Jesters Bistro Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Jesters Bistro Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 43 Brook Street, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6LL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Jesters Bistro Bar 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% | ← Jesters Bistro Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jesters Bistro Bar 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 Jesters Bistro Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle's Brook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Brook Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 28 yards away | Exempt | |
| Jardines Pharmacy Retailers - other | 28 yards away | Exempt | |
| Websters Florists Retailers - other | 28 yards away | Exempt | |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Raunds Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Jesters Bistro Bar
What is Jesters Bistro Bar's food hygiene rating?
Jesters Bistro Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Jesters Bistro Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jesters Bistro Bar last inspected?
Jesters Bistro Bar was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Jesters Bistro Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Jesters Bistro Bar 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 Jesters Bistro Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Jesters Bistro Bar 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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