Irchester Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Irchester Convenience Store 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 8 May 2018, more than 8 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: 97 Arkwright Road, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7EE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Irchester Convenience Store 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% | ← Irchester Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Irchester Convenience Store 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 Irchester Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood LLA Limited Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Alderwood LLA Caring Premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2014 |
| Avonfield Neurological Center Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Irchester Convenience Store
What is Irchester Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Irchester Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 8 May 2018.
Is Irchester Convenience Store 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 Irchester Convenience Store last inspected?
Irchester Convenience Store was last inspected on 8 May 2018, more than 8 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 Irchester Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Irchester Convenience Store 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 Irchester Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Irchester Convenience Store 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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