Universal General Supplies food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · West Northamptonshire
Universal General Supplies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Barratt House, Unit F1, Kingsthorpe Road, NN2 6HT
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Universal General Supplies 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% | ← Universal General Supplies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Universal General Supplies 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 Universal General Supplies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barratts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| ABC123 Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
Questions about Universal General Supplies
What is Universal General Supplies's food hygiene rating?
Universal General Supplies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Universal General Supplies 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Universal General Supplies last inspected?
Universal General Supplies was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 Universal General Supplies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Universal General Supplies 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 Universal General Supplies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Universal General Supplies 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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