Alam Supermarket

NN1 3LP

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

Alam Supermarket scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 8 September 2025 by West Northamptonshire.

What does this rating mean?

Alam Supermarket in NN1 3LP has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

95 Clare Street,
Northampton,
NN1 3LP,
NN1 3LP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Alam Supermarket. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Alam Supermarket?

Food hygiene at Alam Supermarket is inspected by West Northamptonshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Alam Supermarket

What is Alam Supermarket’s food hygiene rating?

Alam Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 September 2025.

When was Alam Supermarket last inspected?

Alam Supermarket was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 8 September 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.