Park Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Park Stores 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 27 April 2022, more than 4 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: 148 Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9QU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Stores sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Park Stores | |
| 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood LLA Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Avonfield Neurological Center Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Giuseppe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Blossoms Day Nursery & The Hive Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Golden Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Croyland Motors Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Park Stores
What is Park Stores's food hygiene rating?
Park Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 27 April 2022.
Is Park Stores 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 Park Stores last inspected?
Park Stores was last inspected on 27 April 2022, more than 4 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 "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 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, while Park Stores holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
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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