Central Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
Central Co-Op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 3 Church Street, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5FT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Central Co-Op 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% | ← Central Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Central Co-Op 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 Central Co-Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Favourite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| G & P Coffee House Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| College Street Centre Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Fun 4 All At Irthlingborough Junior School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cando Care Co-Operative CIC Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Five Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Central Co-Op
What is Central Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Central Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Central Co-Op 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Co-Op last inspected?
Central Co-Op was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Central Co-Op?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Co-Op 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 Central Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Central Co-Op 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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