Central England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Cambridgeshire
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
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: 20 Ely Road, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2QD
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Central England Co-operative among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Central England Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Church Indoor Market Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2024 |
| Sutton CE (VC) Primary School School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Rumbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 March 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Sutton Time Bank Coffee Mornings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Nellies Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Premier Education Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
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 East Cambridgeshire Council on 16 May 2025.
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 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire 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 "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 East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire 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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