Cooperative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Cooperative Food 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 27 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: The Coop The Parade, Pagham, PO21 4TW
How it compares in Arun
That puts Cooperative Food among the 972 places in Arun 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Cooperative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 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 Cooperative 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 Cooperative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Cooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Mash & Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Jasmine house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Little London Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Cooperative Food
What is Cooperative Food's food hygiene rating?
Cooperative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Cooperative 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cooperative Food last inspected?
Cooperative Food was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cooperative Food?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cooperative Food compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Cooperative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Cooperative 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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Cooperative Food is one of 26 rated food businesses in Pagham. See every hygiene rating in Pagham →
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