Krakow ah ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
Krakow ah ltd 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: 272 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Nn1 4ej, NN1 4EJ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Krakow ah ltd sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Krakow ah ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Krakow ah ltd 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 Krakow ah ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Krakow ah ltd
What is Krakow ah ltd's food hygiene rating?
Krakow ah ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Krakow ah ltd 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 Krakow ah ltd last inspected?
Krakow ah ltd was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Krakow ah ltd?
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 Krakow ah ltd 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 Krakow ah ltd holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Krakow ah ltd 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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