Last Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Last Stop holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 June 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: 138 High Street, Rushden, NN10 0PD
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 1 is rare: only 28 of 2,804 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ← Last Stop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Last Stop the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Last Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Diner (Compass) Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Figos Piri Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure - Splash Leisure Pool Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Imperial Court Cafe Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Housing 21 Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Last Stop
What is Last Stop's food hygiene rating?
Last Stop has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Last Stop safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Last Stop last inspected?
Last Stop was last inspected on 5 June 2024, 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 Last 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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Last Stop 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 Last Stop holds a 1. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Last 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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