The Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
The Village Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Village Stores was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Chapel Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7TJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 1 is rare: only 28 of 2,804 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ← The Village Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Village Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Edinburgh House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Aramark @ HMP Five Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| G4S Care And Rehabilitation Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Berrymoor Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Brick Lane Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cafe 2 U Northampton South Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Doddington Road Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about The Village Stores
What is The Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Village Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Village Stores last inspected?
The Village Stores was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Stores 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 Village Stores holds a 1. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Village 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The Village Stores is one of 620 rated food businesses in Wellingborough. See every hygiene rating in Wellingborough →
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