Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Carmarthenshire
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 4 February 2025, 19 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Carmarthenshire ratings →
Address: New Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BA
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How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Co-op among the 1,582 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,582 | 84% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 315 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Ddwylan CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Meithrinfa Teifi Tots Nursery Caring Premises | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Y Cwtch Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plough Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
| Y Sgwar Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 September 2022 |
| Teifi tea pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flames Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 October 2025 |
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 Carmarthenshire Council on 4 February 2025.
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 4 February 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire 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 "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 Co-op compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-op is one of 49 rated food businesses in Newcastle Emlyn. See every hygiene rating in Newcastle Emlyn →
Carmarthenshire inspects and rates 2,207 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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