Abington Square food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Abington Square holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 January 2019, more than 7 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: 5 Kettering Road, Northampton, Nn1 4aj, NN1 4AJ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Abington Square sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Abington Square | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Abington Square 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 Abington Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bestpol Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
Questions about Abington Square
What is Abington Square's food hygiene rating?
Abington Square has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 January 2019.
Is Abington Square safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abington Square last inspected?
Abington Square was last inspected on 17 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abington Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abington Square compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Abington Square holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Abington Square 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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