Brackley Stores & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Brackley Stores & Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 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: 30 High Street, Brackley, NN13 7DS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Brackley Stores & Post Office sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Brackley Stores & Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Brackley Stores & Post Office 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 Brackley Stores & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Group Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Pizza Rolla Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Old Fire Station Coffee Shop and Websters Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Winchester House School School/college/university | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Westminster Croft Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| The Buzz Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Brackley Kitchen Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Brackley Stores & Post Office
What is Brackley Stores & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Brackley Stores & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Brackley Stores & Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brackley Stores & Post Office last inspected?
Brackley Stores & Post Office was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Brackley Stores & Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brackley Stores & Post Office compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Brackley Stores & Post Office holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Brackley Stores & Post Office 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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