The Charles Bradlaugh
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Charles Bradlaugh is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 1-7 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AU, NN1 3AU, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Northamptonshire oversees 4,070 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Northamptonshire is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 1-7 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AU
- Postcode
- NN1 3AU
- Local Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 167989
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Charles Bradlaugh?
The Charles Bradlaugh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Northamptonshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Charles Bradlaugh last inspected?
The Charles Bradlaugh was last inspected on 2025-06-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Charles Bradlaugh located?
The Charles Bradlaugh is located at 1-7 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AU , NN1 3AU, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN1 postcode area.