Co-Op Welcome food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
Co-Op Welcome holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Northamptonshire ratings →
Address: 10 Olympic Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3QE
How this rating has changed
Co-Op Welcome was re-inspected on 29 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Co-Op Welcome among the 2,406 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,406 | 85% | ← Co-Op Welcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Co-Op Welcome 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 Co-Op Welcome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Brickhill Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Caterlink @ Weavers Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Caring Kindergartens Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abm Catering Ltd Trading At St Barnabas C Of E School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Dukes Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Fine Scottish Hampers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Co-Op Welcome
What is Co-Op Welcome's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op Welcome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Co-Op Welcome safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Op Welcome last inspected?
Co-Op Welcome was last inspected on 29 June 2026, 2 months 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 Co-Op Welcome?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-Op Welcome compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,827 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op Welcome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Co-Op Welcome 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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Understanding this rating
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Co-Op Welcome is one of 622 rated food businesses in Wellingborough. See every hygiene rating in Wellingborough →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
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