Lotus Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Lotus 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 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 61 Delapre Street, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8EU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus 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% | ← Lotus 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 Lotus 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 Lotus Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bridge Substance Misuse Programme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Lotus Stores
What is Lotus Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lotus Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Lotus 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 Lotus Stores last inspected?
Lotus Stores was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Lotus 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 Lotus 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 Lotus Stores holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Lotus 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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