Park Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Park Stores 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 9 July 2015, more than 11 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: Overstone Lakes Caravan Park, Ecton Lane, Sywell
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Park Stores 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% | ← Park Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Park Stores 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 Park Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcotes Moulton Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| Avery Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Arnold House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Blackthorn Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Park Stores
What is Park Stores's food hygiene rating?
Park Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 9 July 2015.
Is Park Stores 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 Park Stores last inspected?
Park Stores was last inspected on 9 July 2015, more than 11 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 Park Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Park Stores 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 Park Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Park Stores 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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