Next PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Next PLC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 St Germain Walk, Huntingdon, PE29 3FG
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Next PLC among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 975 | 71% | ← Next PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Next PLC none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Next PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Local Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2015 |
| Pizza Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Montagu Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2007 |
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Next PLC
What is Next PLC's food hygiene rating?
Next PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 24 November 2017.
Is Next PLC safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Next PLC last inspected?
Next PLC was last inspected on 24 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Next PLC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Next PLC compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Next PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Next PLC and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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