Ecton Brook Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Ecton Brook Supermarket 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 21 February 2019, more than 7 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: Ecton Brook Road, Ecton Brook, Northampton, NN3 5EN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ecton Brook Supermarket sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Ecton Brook Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Ecton Brook 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 Ecton Brook Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Elwes Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bellinge Community House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Bellinge Community Pre - School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ecton Golden Oldies (Ecton Luncheon Club) Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Billing Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Ecton Brook Supermarket
What is Ecton Brook Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Ecton Brook Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 February 2019.
Is Ecton Brook Supermarket 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 Ecton Brook Supermarket last inspected?
Ecton Brook Supermarket was last inspected on 21 February 2019, more than 7 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 Ecton Brook Supermarket?
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 Ecton Brook Supermarket 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 Ecton Brook Supermarket holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Ecton Brook 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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