Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box 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 February 2025, 16 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: 13 Wellingborough Road, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5RE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box 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% | ← Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box 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 Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Five Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cando Care Co-Operative CIC Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| G & P Coffee House Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Favourite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| College Street Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Fun 4 All At Irthlingborough Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box
What is Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box's food hygiene rating?
Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box 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 Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box last inspected?
Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box?
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 Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box 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 Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box 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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