Northants Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Northants Mart 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 25 January 2024, 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: 31 York Road, Northampton, Nn1 5qh, NN1 5QH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Northants Mart 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% | ← Northants Mart | |
| 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 Northants Mart 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 Northants Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bestpol Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about Northants Mart
What is Northants Mart's food hygiene rating?
Northants Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Northants Mart 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 Northants Mart last inspected?
Northants Mart was last inspected on 25 January 2024, 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 Northants Mart?
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 Northants Mart 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 Northants Mart holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Northants Mart 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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