The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield 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 12 January 2010, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Jubilee Buildings, London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 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-Operative Food-Pakefield 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-Operative Food-Pakefield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| A C F Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AB Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Deans Beans Pitstop Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield
What is The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 January 2010.
Is The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield 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 Co-Operative Food-Pakefield last inspected?
The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield was last inspected on 12 January 2010, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield?
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-Operative Food-Pakefield compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield 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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