Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office 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 14 June 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: Kislingbury Delivery Office, 29 Church Lane, Kislingbury, NN7 4AD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office 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% | ← Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office 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 Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cromwell Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Harpole Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Aramark Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Harpole Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Harpole Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
Questions about Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office
What is Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 14 June 2022.
Is Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office 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 Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office last inspected?
Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office was last inspected on 14 June 2022, 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 Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office 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 Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Kislingbury Mini Market/ Post Office 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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