Select Convenience (Braunston Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
Select Convenience (Braunston Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 10 August 2020, more than 5 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: Braunston Post Office, 50 High Street, Braunston, NN11 7HR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Select Convenience (Braunston Stores 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% | ← Select Convenience (Braunston Stores | |
| 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 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 Select Convenience (Braunston 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 Select Convenience (Braunston Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Community Cafe Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Village Meats Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| The Old Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Braunston Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Braunston Village Hall Other catering premises | 316 yards away | Exempt | |
| Anne-Marie Williamson Other catering premises | 331 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gongoozlers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
Questions about Select Convenience (Braunston Stores
What is Select Convenience (Braunston Stores's food hygiene rating?
Select Convenience (Braunston Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 August 2020.
Is Select Convenience (Braunston Stores 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Select Convenience (Braunston Stores last inspected?
Select Convenience (Braunston Stores was last inspected on 10 August 2020, more than 5 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 Select Convenience (Braunston 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Select Convenience (Braunston 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, while Select Convenience (Braunston Stores holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Select Convenience (Braunston 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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