Central England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lichfield
Central England Co-operative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1 The Stirling Centre, Tye Road, Fradley, WS13 8ST
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Central England Co-operative sits behind roughly 591 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 591 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ← Central England Co-operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
| Fradley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Central England Co-operative safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central England Co-operative last inspected?
Central England Co-operative was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "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?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Central England Co-operative holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
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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Central England Co-operative is one of 16 rated food businesses in Fradley. See every hygiene rating in Fradley →
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