Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cheshire West and Chester
Co-Op 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 13 August 2024, 22 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: 2 By Pass Road, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8EF
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Co-Op among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 Co-Op 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-Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @No50 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| George & Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 November 2025 |
| Ian Littler Chemist Retailers - other | 147 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tarvin Methodist Church Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Tarvin News Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cornichon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Classic Treats Retailers - other | 157 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Indie Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
Questions about Co-Op
What is Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Co-Op 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-Op last inspected?
Co-Op was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Co-Op compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Co-Op 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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