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Food Hygiene Ratings in NN1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NN1 postcode area of West Northamptonshire hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.21/5, with 57.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 661 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NN1 (West Northamptonshire) has 324 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 563 rated premises (57.5%). 40 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Rating distribution in NN1

5★ Very Good

324 (57.5%)

4★ Good

103 (18.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

96 (17.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (2.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

22 (3.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.7%)

Plus 83 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Top-rated places in NN1

United Reform ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4QA · NN1 4QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Smoke CraftRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Midsummer Meadow, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN1 5NX · NN1 5NX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Luxe Treat BoxRetailers - other · NN1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Costa Coffee, 32 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AJ · NN1 2AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Mr. & Mrs. SmokeMobile caterer · Dominos Pizza car park, Horseshoe Street, Northampton, NN1 1TB · NN1 1TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
SLM Ltd, Mounts Baths CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts, Northampton, NN1 3DN · NN1 3DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026

Places needing improvement in NN1

MONOPOLRetailers - other · 42 Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 3RJ · NN1 3RJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 August 2025
Cozy African Restaurant & BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 73 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 4AE · NN1 4AE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 October 2025
Afro ChoiceRetailers - other · 36 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AA · NN1 4AA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2026
Europe SupermarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 102a Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2BP · NN1 2BP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 August 2025
116 Lounge & BarMobile caterer · 116 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DR · NN1 4DR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 May 2025
Chirattai ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · World Food Market, 38/40 Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1RS · NN1 1RS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Ashanti Bar and Grill HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 58-60 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DN · NN1 4DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Claypot PalaceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Marefair, Northampton, NN1 1SR · NN1 1SR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 May 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 661 real Food Standards Agency records for the NN1 postcode area, of which 563 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.