Rutland Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Rutland Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: 2 Rutland Street, Kettering, NN16 8NX
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Rutland Convenience Store among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Rutland Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Rutland Convenience Store 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 Rutland Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Fresh Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Central England Co-op Society Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Carey Baptist Church Other catering premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Agape House Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Bath Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bella Sicilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Rutland Convenience Store
What is Rutland Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Rutland Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Rutland Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rutland Convenience Store last inspected?
Rutland Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months 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 Rutland Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rutland Convenience Store compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rutland Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Rutland Convenience Store 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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