The Midcounties Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
The Midcounties Co-operative 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
This is a fresh result: The Midcounties Co-operative was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1 Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Midcounties Co-operative among the 977 places in Cherwell 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 | 977 | 80% | ← The Midcounties Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Very 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 Midcounties 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 The Midcounties Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester Kingsmere Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| M&S Food Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| Next Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Bicester Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Midcounties Co-operative
What is The Midcounties Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Midcounties Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Midcounties 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Midcounties Co-operative last inspected?
The Midcounties Co-operative was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Midcounties Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Midcounties Co-operative compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Midcounties Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Midcounties 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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