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MONOPOL

Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 13 August 2025.

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Quick facts

  • MONOPOL scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 13 August 2025.
  • Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
  • Classified as retailers - other in West Northamptonshire.
  • Inspected by West Northamptonshire Environmental Health.
Address
42 Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 3RJ, NN1 3RJ

Local authority: West Northamptonshire · council website ↗

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What this means

Urgent improvement necessary.

The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.

Classified as a food retailer. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about MONOPOL.

What is MONOPOL's FSA hygiene rating?

MONOPOL scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 13 August 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was MONOPOL last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for MONOPOL was on 13 August 2025, 9 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is MONOPOL required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at MONOPOL?

MONOPOL's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does MONOPOL compare to other venues in West Northamptonshire?

MONOPOL's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in West Northamptonshire on the dedicated West Northamptonshire aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

JT

Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 13 August 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.