Earls Barton Vape Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Earls Barton Vape Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 July 2021, more than 5 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: 37 The Square, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0NA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 2,804 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 108. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Earls Barton Vape Store | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Earls Barton Vape Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Earls Barton Vape Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Lee & Sons (Also T/A Northamptonshire Crackling Company) Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Barton Food And Wine Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Apothocoffee Shop, Jeys Of Earls Barton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Happy Hols Ltd School/college/university | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Infant Sch. School/college/university | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Old Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Jnr School School/college/university | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Earls Barton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Earls Barton Vape Store
What is Earls Barton Vape Store's food hygiene rating?
Earls Barton Vape Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 July 2021.
Is Earls Barton Vape Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Earls Barton Vape Store last inspected?
Earls Barton Vape Store was last inspected on 5 July 2021, more than 5 years 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 Earls Barton Vape Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Earls Barton Vape Store compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Earls Barton Vape Store holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Earls Barton Vape Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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