The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wealden
The Co-op 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 14 December 2023, 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: Horam Inn High Street, Horam, TN21 0EL
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Co-op among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 The Co-op 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 The Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Nosh Mobile caterer | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Horam Emporium & Craft Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Esso Horam Service Station Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Mermaid Lounge LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
| Pomfrets Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Horam Manor Touring Park Shop Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Millcroft Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 14 December 2023.
Is The Co-op 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 The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Co-op compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Co-op 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-op is one of 21 rated food businesses in Horam. See every hygiene rating in Horam →
Wealden inspects and rates 1,362 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wealden →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wealden.gov.uk
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