The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
The Co-op holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 157-159 Nevendon Road, Wickford, SS12 0NY
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-op sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← The Co-op | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The 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 The Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bert’s Pie & Mash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cosson's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Downham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 6 July 2024.
Is The Co-op 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 6 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-op compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-op holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects The 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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