Alam Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Alam Mini Market 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 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 110 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8DW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Alam Mini Market 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% | ← Alam Mini Market | |
| 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 Alam Mini Market 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 Alam Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bridge Substance Misuse Programme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
Questions about Alam Mini Market
What is Alam Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Alam Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Alam Mini Market 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 Alam Mini Market last inspected?
Alam Mini Market was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months 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 Alam Mini Market?
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 Alam Mini Market 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 Alam Mini Market holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Alam Mini Market 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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