Dhillons News Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Dhillons News Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 3 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: Post Office, 3 Westfields, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3LY
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Dhillons News Ltd among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Dhillons News Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dhillons News Ltd 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 Dhillons News Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collyweston Community Shop Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Meadows View School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Chater Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Equilibrium Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| MACCA Sports Academies Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Stamford R U F C Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ketton Primary School - School Club Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Ketton Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Dhillons News Ltd
What is Dhillons News Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Dhillons News Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Dhillons News Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dhillons News Ltd last inspected?
Dhillons News Ltd was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 months 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 Dhillons News Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dhillons News Ltd compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dhillons News Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Dhillons News Ltd 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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