The Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Central Bedfordshire
The Co-operative Food 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 16 December 2024, 18 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.
Address: Unit 1 Moreteyne Retail Park, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0LA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Co-operative Food among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Marston Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Marston Mega Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Marston KSP Convenience Store Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2021 |
| Ingle & Caves Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Village Green Care Home Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Marston Mortaine Greggs Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School School/college/university | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 16 December 2024.
Is The Co-operative Food 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 The Co-operative Food last inspected?
The Co-operative Food was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-operative Food compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire 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 23 rated food businesses in Marston Moretaine. See every hygiene rating in Marston Moretaine →
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