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.
17. George's Pizza & Kebabs in Kettering Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 6 April 2022 Photo: Google
18. Kaka Store in Wellingborough Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 27 January 2023 Photo: Google
19. Merlin Tandoori in Wellingborough Road, Northampton
Last inspected on 6 April 2022. Mr Amir, from Merlins, said: "We always have high hygiene last 20 years. Only recently after Covid came we have gone down because we couldn't get all the new equipment in. It was just one chopping board which was outdated. Bit harsh but nevermind. I have already made improvements. I have replaced what needed replacing but to get a retest it would cost me £400." Photo: Google
20. The Ottoman Kitchen in Abington Street, Northampton
Last inspected on 23 February 2023 Photo: Google