Co-operative Group Food Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Carmarthenshire
Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: North Road, Whitland, SA34 0AE
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Co-operative Group Food Ltd among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Co-operative Group Food Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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-operative Group Food Ltd 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-operative Group Food Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Len Shipton - mobile caterer Mobile caterer | 253 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol Gyfun Dyffryn Taf School/college/university | 440 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2024 |
| Hywel Dda Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Cegin Fach Hywel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hoffi Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mabiko Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Whitland Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Whitland Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about Co-operative Group Food Ltd
What is Co-operative Group Food Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group Food Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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 Co-operative Group Food Ltd last inspected?
Co-operative Group Food Ltd was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Group Food Ltd?
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-operative Group Food Ltd compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Group Food Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Co-operative Group Food Ltd 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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