Kala Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Kala Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Kala Supermarket was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11-12 Newland Street, Kettering, NN16 8JH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Kala Supermarket sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← Kala Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kala Supermarket 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 Kala Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cuetopia Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| C C Catering Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Bloom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Adams Green Grocer Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cafe CULTURE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Kala Supermarket
What is Kala Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Kala Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Kala Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kala Supermarket last inspected?
Kala Supermarket was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Kala Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Kala Supermarket compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kala Supermarket holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kala Supermarket 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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Kala Supermarket is one of 492 rated food businesses in Kettering. See every hygiene rating in Kettering →
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