The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says the food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.
The agency says the scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0, which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.
According to inspectors, eateries rated two stars show there is “improvement necessary” and those rated three stars are “generally satisfactory”. One star means “major improvement is necessary” and zero stars means “urgent improvement is necessary”.
One establishment was given a zero star rating, however it has already been re-inspected and the FSA says a new rating will be published soon.
Below are the 12 West Northamptonshire eateries that were rated three stars or below in reports published during the month of December, based on inspections completed in October or November.

9. The George at Kilsby
The Kilsby pub was given a score of two stars after an inspection on November 7. Photo: Google

10. The George Inn
The pub in Brixworth was inspected on November 15 and given a three star rating. Photo: Google

11. St David's Fish and Chips Bar
The chippy in Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe was given three stars after an inspection on November 18. Photo: Google

12. Raj Punjabi Kitchen
The Indian restaurant in Wellingborough Road was given three stars after an inspection on November 21. Photo: Google


