The Cottage Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
The Cottage Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 100A High Street, Potterspury, NN12 7PQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Cottage Stores among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Cottage Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Cottage 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 The Cottage Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hellins Primary School School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2021 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Potterspury House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Super Sausage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Old Talbot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Wellingtons Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Moorgate Farm Turkeys Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Grafton Spa and Wellness Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
Questions about The Cottage Stores
What is The Cottage Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Cottage Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cottage Stores last inspected?
The Cottage Stores was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 The Cottage Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cottage 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, and The Cottage Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Cottage 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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The Cottage Stores is one of 16 rated food businesses in Potterspury. See every hygiene rating in Potterspury →
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