Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company 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 26 March 2019, more than 7 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: 10/12 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN3 8AG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company 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 Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canto Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Blackthorn Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Boothville Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Cake Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Christine's Cake Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company
What is Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company's food hygiene rating?
Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 March 2019.
Is Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company 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 Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company last inspected?
Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company was last inspected on 26 March 2019, more than 7 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 Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company 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 Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Trading as Kingsthorpe Motor Company is one of 1,617 rated food businesses in Northampton. See every hygiene rating in Northampton →
West Northamptonshire inspects and rates 4,057 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Northamptonshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →