Balaji News and Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Balaji News and Booze 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 5 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: 3 Cedar Road, Kettering, NN16 9PT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Balaji News and Booze sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Balaji News and Booze | |
| 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 Very 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 Balaji News and Booze 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 Balaji News and Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Bath Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Agape House Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Daily Fresh Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Carey Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| All Saints Parish Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Central England Co-op Society Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Balaji News and Booze
What is Balaji News and Booze's food hygiene rating?
Balaji News and Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 December 2023.
Is Balaji News and Booze 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 Balaji News and Booze last inspected?
Balaji News and Booze was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 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 Balaji News and Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Balaji News and Booze compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Balaji News and Booze holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Balaji News and Booze 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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