A A Cash & Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
A A Cash & Carry 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 10 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: 19A Cannon Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4DN
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so A A Cash & Carry 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% | ← A A Cash & Carry | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 A A Cash & Carry 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 A A Cash & Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about A A Cash & Carry
What is A A Cash & Carry's food hygiene rating?
A A Cash & Carry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 February 2025.
Is A A Cash & Carry 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 A A Cash & Carry last inspected?
A A Cash & Carry was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 A A Cash & Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A A Cash & Carry 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 A A Cash & Carry holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects A A Cash & Carry 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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