Central England Cooperative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Central England Cooperative 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 23 September 2014, more than 11 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: The Cooperative Food And Petrol, Church Road, Stowupland, IP14 4BJ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Central England Cooperative among the 625 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Central England Cooperative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 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 Cooperative 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 Cooperative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| M and M Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Savannah Smoke Grill Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cedrus House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Tesco Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Costa @ Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Stowmarket Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Central England Cooperative
What is Central England Cooperative's food hygiene rating?
Central England Cooperative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 23 September 2014.
Is Central England Cooperative 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 Central England Cooperative last inspected?
Central England Cooperative was last inspected on 23 September 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England Cooperative?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central England Cooperative compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Cooperative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Central England Cooperative 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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