The Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Harborough
The Coop 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 22 November 2024, 19 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: Co-op Store, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7AY
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Coop among the 678 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 678 | 93% | ← The Coop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The 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 The Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Abbey Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Istanbul Kitchen Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Caked Manufacturers/packers | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Flames Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Hong Kong Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Grounded Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Coop
What is The Coop's food hygiene rating?
The Coop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 22 November 2024.
Is The 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coop last inspected?
The Coop was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Coop compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Coop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.harborough.gov.uk
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