Heart Of England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
Heart Of England Co-operative 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: 4 Cheyne Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 6DH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Heart Of England Co-operative among the 2,391 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Heart Of England Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Heart Of England Co-operative 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 Heart Of England Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Anchor Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chuckies Mobile caterer | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering - Redwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Agatha's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Elestee Eats Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
Questions about Heart Of England Co-operative
What is Heart Of England Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Heart Of England Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Heart Of England Co-operative 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 Heart Of England Co-operative last inspected?
Heart Of England Co-operative was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Heart Of England Co-operative?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heart Of England Co-operative compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Heart Of England Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Heart Of England Co-operative 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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