Captain Cook's Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Captain Cook's Chippy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: 122 High Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5PX
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Captain Cook's Chippy sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← Captain Cook's Chippy | |
| 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 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 Captain Cook's Chippy 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 Captain Cook's Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cando Care Co-Operative CIC Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Acacia Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| G & P Coffee House Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Favourite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| College Street Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Captain Cook's Chippy
What is Captain Cook's Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Captain Cook's Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Captain Cook's Chippy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Captain Cook's Chippy last inspected?
Captain Cook's Chippy was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Captain Cook's Chippy?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Captain Cook's Chippy 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 Captain Cook's Chippy holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Captain Cook's Chippy 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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