Corby Europe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Corby Europe 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 7 September 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: Mini Europe Supermarket, 62 George Street, Corby, NN17 1QE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Corby Europe sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Corby Europe | |
| 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 Very 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 Corby Europe 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 Corby Europe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cafe Mozart Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Euromarket Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Castle Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Farm Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Corby Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Euro Express Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Corby Europe
What is Corby Europe's food hygiene rating?
Corby Europe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Corby Europe 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 Corby Europe last inspected?
Corby Europe was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Corby Europe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Corby Europe 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 Corby Europe holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Corby Europe 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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Corby Europe is one of 407 rated food businesses in Corby. See every hygiene rating in Corby →
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