Marco Polo Euro Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
Marco Polo Euro Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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
The rating dates from 11 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton, Nn1 3ea, NN1 3EA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Marco Polo Euro Market sits behind roughly 2,943 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Marco Polo Euro Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marco Polo Euro Market 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 Marco Polo Euro Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| ABC123 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Marco Polo Euro Market
What is Marco Polo Euro Market's food hygiene rating?
Marco Polo Euro Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 11 March 2021.
Is Marco Polo Euro Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 Marco Polo Euro Market last inspected?
Marco Polo Euro Market was last inspected on 11 March 2021, more than 5 years 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 Marco Polo Euro Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marco Polo Euro Market 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 Marco Polo Euro Market holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Marco Polo Euro Market 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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