The Food Standards Agency scheme gives businesses a rating from five to zero which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.
Establishments rated five are deemed to have hygiene standards which are very good, those rated zero are told urgent improvement is needed.
Ratings show how well the business is doing overall, based on standards found at the time of inspection.
Local inspectors visit any place where food is handled, stored or prepared — but do not take into account quality of the food, customer service, culinary skill, presentation or comfort.
These are establishments in Northampton listed on the Food Standards Agency website as being given a 'two' rating during 2022 and 2023 and told they need to make improvements to hygiene standards.
Where possible, Chronicle & Echo has attempted to contact all establishments featured for comment before publication. Information correct as at May 4.

13. Beijing House in Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 10 March 2022 Photo: Google

14. Cake Inn in Wellingborough Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 28 February 2023 Photo: Google

15. Caribbean Jerk in Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 16 March 2023. The owner said: "We're going to make improvements. We've bought an expensive fridge we needed. There's nothing wrong with the place, everything is good, everything is clean." Photo: Google

16. Costcutter in Kettering Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 14 July 2022 Photo: Google


