Brickhill Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Brickhill Stores 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 22 February 2016, more than 10 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: 210 Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Brickhill Stores among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Brickhill Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Brickhill 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 Brickhill Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Weavers Academy School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2015 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Caring Kindergartens Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abm Catering Ltd Trading At St Barnabas C Of E School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dukes Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Fine Scottish Hampers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Brickhill Stores
What is Brickhill Stores's food hygiene rating?
Brickhill Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 22 February 2016.
Is Brickhill Stores 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 Brickhill Stores last inspected?
Brickhill Stores was last inspected on 22 February 2016, more than 10 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 Brickhill Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brickhill 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, and Brickhill Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Brickhill 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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