The Crown African Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
The Crown African 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 3 October 2022, 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: 11 Ebenezer Place, Kettering, NN16 0DE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown African Store sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← The Crown African Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 The Crown African 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 The Crown African Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Cake Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| American Candies Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Cafe CULTURE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cafe Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Cake Inn Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Crown African Store
What is The Crown African Store's food hygiene rating?
The Crown African Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 3 October 2022.
Is The Crown African 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 The Crown African Store last inspected?
The Crown African Store was last inspected on 3 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crown African Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown African Store compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown African Store holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Crown African 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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