The Lab Northampton

NN1 3BG

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 21 November 2025 by West Northamptonshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Lab Northampton, from June 2021 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Lab Northampton.

Food hygiene rating history for The Lab Northampton
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 June 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
21 November 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Lab Northampton in NN1 3BG has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

97 Charles Street,
Northampton,
NN1 3BG,
NN1 3BG

The Lab Northampton Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Lab Northampton. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Lab Northampton?

Food hygiene at The Lab Northampton is inspected by West Northamptonshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Lab Northampton

What is The Lab Northampton’s food hygiene rating?

The Lab Northampton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 November 2025.

When was The Lab Northampton last inspected?

The Lab Northampton was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 21 November 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.