Chapter One food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Chapter One holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 5 High Street, Corby, NN17 1UX
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Chapter One 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% | ← Chapter One | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Chapter One 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 Chapter One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannigans Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Cardigan Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| D & L Hadden Family Butchers Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Corby Afro Caribbean Shop (Abgogbloshie Market) Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Colombo Spice Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| 7 Day Euro Limited Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
Questions about Chapter One
What is Chapter One's food hygiene rating?
Chapter One has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Chapter One 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chapter One last inspected?
Chapter One was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Chapter One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapter One 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 Chapter One holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Chapter One 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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