Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Coop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 23 Dunn Side, Chelmsford, CM1 1DL
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Coop among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Coop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Very 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 Coop 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 Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| ARU Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Anglia Ruskin University School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Anns Smart School Of Cookery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Bubbling Burkes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Coop
What is Coop's food hygiene rating?
Coop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Coop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coop last inspected?
Coop was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Coop compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Coop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Coop 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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