Snack Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Snack Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 June 2022, more than 4 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: 167 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Nn1 4dx, NN1 4DX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Snack Shop sits behind roughly 2,943 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Snack Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Snack Shop 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 Snack Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Artizan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bestpol Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about Snack Shop
What is Snack Shop's food hygiene rating?
Snack Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 23 June 2022.
Is Snack Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Snack Shop last inspected?
Snack Shop was last inspected on 23 June 2022, more than 4 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 Snack Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Snack Shop 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 Snack Shop holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Snack Shop 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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