Dallington Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Dallington Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 January 2020, more than 6 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: 22 Dallington Road, Dallington, Northampton, NN5 7BG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Dallington Stores sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Dallington Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dallington 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 Dallington Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Dallington Stores
What is Dallington Stores's food hygiene rating?
Dallington Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 29 January 2020.
Is Dallington Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dallington Stores last inspected?
Dallington Stores was last inspected on 29 January 2020, more than 6 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 Dallington Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dallington 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 Dallington Stores holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Dallington 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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