The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Great Yarmouth
The Co-op holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 5-7 Kingsway, Hemsby, NR29 4JT
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-op sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← The Co-op | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Hemsby Community Fridge Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Tasty Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| O L Church Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Quarterdeck Restaurant Posh Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Co-op safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-op holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth 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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The Co-op is one of 56 rated food businesses in Hemsby. See every hygiene rating in Hemsby →
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