Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bedford
Co-operative 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 4 December 2019, more than 6 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: 46 High Street, Sharnbrook, MK44 1PF
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Co-operative among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Sharnbrook Deli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Sharnbrook House Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Fordham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Sharnbrook Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Ready Steady Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Co-operative
What is Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 4 December 2019.
Is Co-operative 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 last inspected?
Co-operative was last inspected on 4 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-operative compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Co-operative 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
Co-operative is one of 21 rated food businesses in Sharnbrook. See every hygiene rating in Sharnbrook →
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