Co Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Devon
Co Operative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 21 August 2024, 22 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.
Address: 3-4 Moorland Villas, Yelverton, PL20 6DT
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Co Operative sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Co Operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Co Operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmoor Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | Exempt | |
| Venville House Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Duchy House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Princetown Primary School School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dewerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Happy Belly Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Fox Tor Cafe. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Railway Ramblers' Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Co Operative
What is Co Operative's food hygiene rating?
Co Operative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Co Operative 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co Operative last inspected?
Co Operative was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co Operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Operative compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Co Operative holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects 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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