Co Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Devon
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
This is a fresh result: Co Operative was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in West Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Devon ratings →
Address: 3-4 Moorland Villas, Yelverton, PL20 6DT
How this rating has changed
Co Operative has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Co Operative among the 468 places in West Devon 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 | 468 | 84% | ← Co Operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Railway Ramblers' Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| TaviHelps Princetown Food Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Co Operative
What is Co Operative's food hygiene rating?
Co Operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 29 July 2026.
Is 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 Co Operative last inspected?
Co Operative was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 "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 Co Operative compare to other places in West Devon?
84% of the 555 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Co Operative is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Co Operative is one of 19 rated food businesses in Yelverton. See every hygiene rating in Yelverton →
West Devon inspects and rates 628 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westdevon.gov.uk
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