Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Co-op 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
The rating dates from 25 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: COOP, 12 Terracotta Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 0XW
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Co-op among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Co-op 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-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Grove Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Burgess Hill Girls School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Coffee Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Harry's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Edward House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Co-op
What is Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 25 January 2025.
Is Co-op 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 Co-op last inspected?
Co-op was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op?
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 Co-op compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Co-op 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-op is one of 204 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,349 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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