JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores 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 23 January 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: 264 Addington Road, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5UT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores 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% | ← JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 JKH Stores - Crow Hill 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 JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Irthlingborough Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Irthlingborough Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Jumbo Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Central Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Favours Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Fun 4 All At Irthlingborough Junior School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores
What is JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores's food hygiene rating?
JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 23 January 2022.
Is JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores 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 JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores last inspected?
JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores was last inspected on 23 January 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 JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores?
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 JKH Stores - Crow Hill 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, and JKH Stores - Crow Hill Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects JKH Stores - Crow Hill 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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