What is the average food hygiene rating in NN3?

The average food hygiene rating in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire is 4.63 out of 5, across 393 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in NN3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

294 food businesses in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.8% of the 393 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in NN3 have a low hygiene rating?

8 food businesses in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 NN3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire (500 establishments on record, 393 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 NN3

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.63/5, with 74.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 500 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NN3 (West Northamptonshire) has 294 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 393 rated premises (74.8%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Rating distribution in NN3

5★ Very Good

294 (74.8%)

4★ Good

64 (16.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

27 (6.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 94 awaiting inspection and 13 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NN3: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NN3?: The average food hygiene rating in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire is 4.63 out of 5, across 393 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in NN3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 294 food businesses in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.8% of the 393 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in NN3 have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 NN3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NN3 postcode area of West Northamptonshire (500 establishments on record, 393 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.

Top-rated places in NN3

St Christophers Residential HomeCaring Premises · St Christophers Residential Home, The Old Rectory, Abington Park Crescent, Abington Vale · NN3 3AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Picnics After School ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fernie Fields Community Centre, Fernie Field, Boothville, Northampton · NN3 7BD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Indian SpoonTakeaway/sandwich shop · Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell, Northampton · NN3 8JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
China starRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 158 Beech Avenue, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2JN · NN3 2JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
RealThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NN3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
BGN NurseryCaring Premises · BGN Family Centre, Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn, Northampton · NN3 8QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Moulton Lc CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Moulton Leisure Centre, Pitsford Road, Moulton, West Northamptonshire · NN3 7QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Select EventsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Standens Barn Local Centre, Standens Barn Road, Standens Barn, Northampton · NN3 9TJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Dolce LtdSchool/college/university · Blackthorn Primary School, Waingrove, Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn · NN3 8EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
The Loft - Cafe & Lounge BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 High Street, Moulton, West Northamptonshire · NN3 7SR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Fed By BexRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NN3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
SLM Ltd, Lings Forum CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road, Northampton, NN3 8JR · NN3 8JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026

Places needing improvement in NN3

Trilogy Active LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF · NN3 6QF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Tasty ShawarmaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Billing Brook Road, Northampton, NN3 8NQ · NN3 8NQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2025
Time 2 EatRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · C/o KAB Seating Stone Circle Road, Round Spinney, Northampton, NN3 8RS · NN3 8RS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 July 2025
Tokky LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 26, Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell, Northampton · NN3 8JZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025
Nil's KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · NN3
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
JWDKS FoodsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 11 Stafford Place, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6NN · NN3 6NN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2025
Billing Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Causeway, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA · NN3 9DA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 2025
Hawkshead Catering Ltd - The CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit G20, Moulton Park Business Centre, Redhouse Road, Moulton Park · NN3 6AQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 500 real Food Standards Agency records for the NN3 postcode area, of which 393 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.