Matthew Croft Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Matthew Croft Stores 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 20 September 2021, 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: 6 Stocks Hill, Silverstone, NN12 8UW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Matthew Croft Stores sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Matthew Croft Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Matthew Croft Stores 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 Matthew Croft Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Silverstone Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Silverstone Recreation Assoc. Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Cafe 74 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| St Michael's Church Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2021 |
| Silverstone Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Silverstone Pre-School Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Matthew Croft Stores
What is Matthew Croft Stores's food hygiene rating?
Matthew Croft Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 20 September 2021.
Is Matthew Croft Stores 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 Matthew Croft Stores last inspected?
Matthew Croft Stores was last inspected on 20 September 2021, 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 Matthew Croft Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Matthew Croft Stores 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 Matthew Croft Stores holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Matthew Croft Stores 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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