C Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
C Mart 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 8 August 2023, more than 2 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: 198 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Nn1 4eb, NN1 4EB
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so C Mart sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← C Mart | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 C Mart 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 C Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Artizan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about C Mart
What is C Mart's food hygiene rating?
C Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 August 2023.
Is C Mart 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 C Mart last inspected?
C Mart was last inspected on 8 August 2023, more than 2 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 C Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 C Mart 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 C Mart holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects C Mart 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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