Duston Village Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Northamptonshire
Duston Village Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 39 Main Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6JF
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Duston Village Bakery among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Duston Village Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Duston Village Bakery 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 Duston Village Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Kindergartens Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Amys Vintage Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
Questions about Duston Village Bakery
What is Duston Village Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Duston Village Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Duston Village Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Duston Village Bakery last inspected?
Duston Village Bakery was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 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 Duston Village Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duston Village Bakery compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Duston Village Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Duston Village Bakery 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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