Kettering Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Kettering Cod holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 St Stephens Road, Kettering, NN15 5DS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Kettering Cod 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% | ← Kettering Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kettering Cod 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 Kettering Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Al Amin Balti House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Abeona Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Barton Hall Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Barton Seagrave Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Christ the King Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Compass Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Kettering Cod
What is Kettering Cod's food hygiene rating?
Kettering Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 January 2024.
Is Kettering Cod 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kettering Cod last inspected?
Kettering Cod was last inspected on 16 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Kettering Cod?
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 Kettering Cod 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 Kettering Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kettering Cod 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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