St James Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
St James Convenience 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 8 December 2023, more than 2 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: 1 St James Park Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5DN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so St James Convenience Store sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← St James Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 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 St James Convenience 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 St James Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
Questions about St James Convenience Store
What is St James Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
St James Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 December 2023.
Is St James Convenience 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 St James Convenience Store last inspected?
St James Convenience Store was last inspected on 8 December 2023, more than 2 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 St James Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St James Convenience Store 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 St James Convenience Store holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects St James Convenience 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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