Central England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Amber Valley
Central England 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
This is a fresh result: Central England Co-operative was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Amber Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Amber Valley ratings →
Address: Strutt Street Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1UN
How this rating has changed
Central England Co-operative has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Central England Co-operative among the 769 places in Amber Valley 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 | 769 | 80% | ← Central England Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 114 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Central England Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Should Cocoa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| G O Cooper & Son Manufacturers/packers | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Cafe G Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Dollys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Birds Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| King Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Central England Co-operative
What is Central England Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Central England 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 Central England Co-operative last inspected?
Central England Co-operative was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does Central England Co-operative compare to other places in Amber Valley?
80% of the 964 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Central England 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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The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Central England Co-operative and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Amber Valley inspects and rates 1,078 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Amber Valley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk
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