Saints Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Saints Local 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: 22 Spencer Bridge Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5EZ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Saints Local 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% | ← Saints Local | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Saints Local 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 Saints Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Saints Local
What is Saints Local's food hygiene rating?
Saints Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Saints Local 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 Saints Local last inspected?
Saints Local was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Saints Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Saints Local 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 Saints Local holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Saints Local 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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