European Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
European Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 148 Abington Avenue, Northampton, Nn1 4pd, NN1 4PD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so European Supermarket sits behind roughly 2,943 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← European Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 European 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 European Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Artizan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aroma of India (sri sai) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
Questions about European Supermarket
What is European Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
European Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is European Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was European Supermarket last inspected?
European Supermarket was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 European Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European 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 European Supermarket holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects European 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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