Central England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lichfield
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 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Lichfield score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lichfield ratings →
Address: Unit 1 The Stirling Centre, Tye Road, Fradley, WS13 8ST
How this rating has changed
Central England Co-operative has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 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 Lichfield
That puts Central England Co-operative among the 583 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 74% 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 | 583 | 74% | ← Central England Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Central England 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 Central England Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Fradley Park Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bowbrook Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Elior-Wincanton-Screwfix Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
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 Lichfield Council on 26 August 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 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England 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 Central England Co-operative compare to other places in Lichfield?
74% of the 786 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Central England Co-operative is one of 16 rated food businesses in Fradley. See every hygiene rating in Fradley →
Lichfield inspects and rates 896 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Lichfield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
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