Midcounties Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
Midcounties Co-operative 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 20 July 2021, more than 4 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: Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Coleford Road, Bream, GL15 6ES
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Midcounties Co-operative among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← Midcounties Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Midcounties 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 Midcounties Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bream Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Spar (Bartonsham Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Andy's Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bream Early Learners Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Caterlink Limited At Bream C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Midcounties Co-operative
What is Midcounties Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Midcounties Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 20 July 2021.
Is Midcounties 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Midcounties Co-operative last inspected?
Midcounties Co-operative was last inspected on 20 July 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Midcounties Co-operative?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midcounties Co-operative compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Midcounties Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Midcounties 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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