Central England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
Central 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 2 January 2026, 6 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: 237-245 Main Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6PR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Central England Co-operative among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Central England Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Central 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 Central England Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Changing Lives Care, Unity Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Berrywood Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| Amys Vintage Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Central England Co-operative
What is Central England Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 2 January 2026.
Is Central 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 Central England Co-operative last inspected?
Central England Co-operative was last inspected on 2 January 2026, 6 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 Central England Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Central England Co-operative compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Central 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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