Central England Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North West Leicestershire
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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 1 Market Place, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5DT
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Central England Co-operative among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← Central England Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Wong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Leos Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Doner Pizza Master Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Whitwick St John The Baptist CE Priamary School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Leicestershire Traded Services At Holy Cross RC School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Essential Supplies Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Man Within Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Hermitage Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
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 North West Leicestershire Council on 7 January 2026.
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 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central England Co-operative compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire 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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Central England Co-operative is one of 334 rated food businesses in Coalville. See every hygiene rating in Coalville →
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