Welcome Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Central Bedfordshire
Welcome 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
This is a fresh result: Welcome Co-operative was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: 3 College Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0ST
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How this rating has changed
Welcome Co-operative was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Welcome Co-operative among the 1,150 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← Welcome Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 Welcome 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 Welcome Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Growing Stars Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cranberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Cranfield Students' Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mitchell Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Spice Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Cranfield Conference Centre Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Essar Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Welcome Co-operative
What is Welcome Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Welcome Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Welcome 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 Welcome Co-operative last inspected?
Welcome Co-operative was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Welcome 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 Welcome Co-operative compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Welcome Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Welcome 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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Welcome Co-operative is one of 34 rated food businesses in Cranfield. See every hygiene rating in Cranfield →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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