Browne's Old Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Browne's Old Sweet Shop 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 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Wood Street, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, NN1 2ED
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Browne's Old Sweet Shop sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Browne's Old Sweet Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Browne's Old Sweet 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 Browne's Old Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Browne's Old Sweet Shop
What is Browne's Old Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
Browne's Old Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Browne's Old Sweet Shop 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 Browne's Old Sweet Shop last inspected?
Browne's Old Sweet Shop was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months 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 Browne's Old Sweet Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browne's Old Sweet 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 Browne's Old Sweet Shop holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Browne's Old Sweet 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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