The Co-Operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Three Rivers
The Co-Operative Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 August 2016, more than 9 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: 13 - 15 St Andrews Road, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7AD
How it compares in Three Rivers
In Three Rivers, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-Operative Food sits behind roughly 472 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 13% | ← The Co-Operative Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Age UK Hertfordshire Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Warren Dell Primary School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Oxhey Wood Primary School School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bluebell Pre School A Community Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aubern Mere Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Co-Operative Food
What is The Co-Operative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Three Rivers Council on 4 August 2016.
Is The Co-Operative Food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-Operative Food last inspected?
The Co-Operative Food was last inspected on 4 August 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-Operative Food holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Co-Operative Food 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-Operative Food is one of 45 rated food businesses in South Oxhey. See every hygiene rating in South Oxhey →
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