The Hill Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
The Hill Shop 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 27 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: Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, NN4 9UW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hill Shop 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% | ← The Hill Shop | |
| 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 The Hill Shop 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 The Hill Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| AJ Fish N Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Amey School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
Questions about The Hill Shop
What is The Hill Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Hill Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 27 January 2020.
Is The Hill Shop 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 The Hill Shop last inspected?
The Hill Shop was last inspected on 27 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 The Hill Shop?
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 The Hill Shop 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 The Hill Shop holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Hill Shop 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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