Co-operative Group Food Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Powys
Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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 23 June 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DU
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How this rating has changed
Co-operative Group Food Ltd was re-inspected on 23 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 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 Powys
That puts Co-operative Group Food Ltd among the 1,720 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Co-operative Group Food Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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 Co-operative Group Food Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hotel Rhayader Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Ty Morgans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
| The Green Bear Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hemesh Retailers Rhayader Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 October 2025 |
| Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2021 |
| R M Powell (Newsagent) Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| Wings Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative Group Food Ltd
What is Co-operative Group Food Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group Food Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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 Co-operative Group Food Ltd last inspected?
Co-operative Group Food Ltd was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Group Food Ltd?
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 Co-operative Group Food Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Group Food Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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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