Sanderz Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Sanderz Convenience Store 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 25 January 2023, more than 3 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: 109 Main Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2PD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Sanderz Convenience Store 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% | ← Sanderz Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Sanderz Convenience Store 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 Sanderz Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| High Flyers Oxford Limited School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Dolphin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Henry's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cheney House Care Home Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bambooh Education Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Culinera @ Chenderit Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
Questions about Sanderz Convenience Store
What is Sanderz Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Sanderz Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 January 2023.
Is Sanderz Convenience Store 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 Sanderz Convenience Store last inspected?
Sanderz Convenience Store was last inspected on 25 January 2023, more than 3 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 Sanderz Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Sanderz Convenience Store 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 Sanderz Convenience Store holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Sanderz Convenience 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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