Capital food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
Capital holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Capital 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% | ← Capital | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Capital 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 Capital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma of India (sri sai) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Adventurers Hall Mobile caterer | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Accomplish Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Birchfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Artizan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Abington Park View Resid.Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Capital
What is Capital's food hygiene rating?
Capital has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Capital 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Capital last inspected?
Capital was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months 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 Capital?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Capital 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 Capital holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Capital 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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