Alfred Searles food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Alfred Searles 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 29 November 2024, 19 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: Alfred's Fruit and Veg Stall, Land Used For Mobile Catering, 181 Watling Street West, NN12 6BX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Alfred Searles 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% | ← Alfred Searles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Alfred Searles 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 Alfred Searles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwells of Towcester Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Towbury Court Fine Foods Manufacturers/packers | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Watling Street Village Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| D N A Steak and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| A5 Towcester Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Have I Got Brews For You Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Alfred Searles
What is Alfred Searles's food hygiene rating?
Alfred Searles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Alfred Searles 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 Alfred Searles last inspected?
Alfred Searles was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Alfred Searles?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alfred Searles 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 Alfred Searles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Alfred Searles 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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