Mini Poli Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Mini Poli Ltd 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 24 January 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: 26 Montagu Street, Kettering, NN16 8RU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Poli Ltd sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Mini Poli Ltd | |
| 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 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 Mini Poli Ltd 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 Mini Poli Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Catering Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cafe CULTURE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bonkers Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Cake Inn Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
Questions about Mini Poli Ltd
What is Mini Poli Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Mini Poli Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 January 2022.
Is Mini Poli Ltd 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 Mini Poli Ltd last inspected?
Mini Poli Ltd was last inspected on 24 January 2022, more than 4 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 Mini Poli Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Poli Ltd 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 Mini Poli Ltd holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Mini Poli Ltd 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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