Dallington PO & One Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Dallington PO & One Stop 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 28 October 2019, 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: 75-77 Gladstone Road, Spencer, Northampton, NN5 7EG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Dallington PO & One Stop 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% | ← Dallington PO & One Stop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 PO & One Stop 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 PO & One Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Dallington PO & One Stop
What is Dallington PO & One Stop's food hygiene rating?
Dallington PO & One Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 28 October 2019.
Is Dallington PO & One Stop 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 Dallington PO & One Stop last inspected?
Dallington PO & One Stop was last inspected on 28 October 2019, 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 PO & One Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dallington PO & One Stop 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 PO & One Stop holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Dallington PO & One Stop 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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