The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Co-op 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: The Old Bank Hollow Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, WA6 8EF
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Co-op among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 308 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley St John's Buddies Club School/college/university | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Kingsley St John's Primary School School/college/university | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| The Hurst Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Kingsley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2013 |
| Kingsley & Newton Village Institute Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Forresters Poultry (Sales) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Just For You Fish And Chips Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Impact Food Group Trading as Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Kingsley Community Primary & Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Co-op 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 The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester 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 "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 The Co-op compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,665 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester 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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