What is the average food hygiene rating in North Northamptonshire?

The average food hygiene rating in North Northamptonshire is 4.77 out of 5, across 2,795 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North Northamptonshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

85.3% of rated premises in North Northamptonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Northamptonshire 103 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in North Northamptonshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,385 food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.3% of the 2,795 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North Northamptonshire have a low hygiene rating?

59 food businesses in North Northamptonshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this North Northamptonshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Northamptonshire (3,064 establishments on record, 2,795 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Northamptonshire

In North Northamptonshire, 85.3% of 2,795 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 3,064 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North Northamptonshire has 2,385 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,795 rated premises (85.3%). 59 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 85.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.6 pp
National rank: 103 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in North Northamptonshire

5★ Very Good

2,385 (85.3%)

4★ Good

280 (10%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

71 (2.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

28 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

29 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 201 awaiting inspection and 68 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 201 awaiting inspection and 68 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North Northamptonshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Northamptonshire?: The average food hygiene rating in North Northamptonshire is 4.77 out of 5, across 2,795 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Northamptonshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 85.3% of rated premises in North Northamptonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Northamptonshire 103 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in North Northamptonshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,385 food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.3% of the 2,795 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North Northamptonshire have a low hygiene rating?: 59 food businesses in North Northamptonshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this North Northamptonshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Northamptonshire (3,064 establishments on record, 2,795 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in North Northamptonshire

NN8559 places · 75.8% 5★

Top-rated places in North Northamptonshire

Olive Catering ServicesOther catering premises · 6 - 10 Joe Sims Lane, Corby, North Northamptonshire · NN18 8UF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Becky's BakesOther catering premises
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Asda Customer Cafe (compass)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Asda, Northfield Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire · NN16 9HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Grill \& Fry StationMobile caterer · NN18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The LIVE Pop Up Shop And Cafe BarOther catering premises · Thackley Green Special Care Centre, Lewin Road, Corby · NN18 8JS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Corby Business AcademySchool/college/university · Gretton Road, Weldon, Corby · NN17 5EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Weldon Pre-SchoolCaring Premises · Village Hall, Bridge Street, Weldon, Corby · NN17 3HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
DesignmeacakeOther catering premises · NN18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Hungry HosseeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dale Street, Corby, Northamptonshire · NN17 2BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Booker Staff RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough · NN8 1NZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Marzenas Cakes & BakesOther catering premises · NN14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Toad Hall NurseryCaring Premises · 44 Beaumont Road, Wellingborough · NN8 6BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in North Northamptonshire

Roops NewsRetailers - other · 96 Mill Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire · NN16 0RJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 May 2025
Polii Maxx LimitedRetailers - other · 81 - 83 Montagu Street Kettering NN16 8YD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Green Valley GroceryRetailers - other · 17 Stamford Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire · NN16 8YH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 June 2025
Medina Cash And CarryRetailers - other · 49 - 51 Gordon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire · NN8 1EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
Kettering Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 30 Station Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire · NN15 7HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
Redwell StoresRetailers - other · 19 Harrowden Road, Wellingborough · NN8 5BG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Lizzy's Kitchen (Soul Food) AfroCaribbean Take AOther catering premises · 13 Wedmore Court, Corby · NN18 0DZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2025
Spice FusionTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Farm Road, Wellingborough · NN8 4UF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,064 real Food Standards Agency records for North Northamptonshire, of which 2,795 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.