The Shack Food Project food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
The Shack Food Project 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 10 Lower Street, Kettering, NN16 8DH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Shack Food Project among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Shack Food Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Shack Food Project 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 The Shack Food Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| American Candies Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Cake Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Adams Green Grocer Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Bloom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Chopstix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shack Food Project
What is The Shack Food Project's food hygiene rating?
The Shack Food Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is The Shack Food Project 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 The Shack Food Project last inspected?
The Shack Food Project was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shack Food Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shack Food Project compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shack Food Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Shack Food Project 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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