Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 193 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EA, NN1 4EA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 September 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 0 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
193 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EA
Postcode
NN1 4EA
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1860158

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori?

Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?

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 Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori last inspected?

Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori was last inspected on 2025-09-16. 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 Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori located?

Mumtaz lounge & merlins tandoori is located at 193 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EA , NN1 4EA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN1 postcode area.