Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 April 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 5 Lower Pendrill Court Ermine Street North, Papworth Everard, CB23 3UY
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd sits behind roughly 1,063 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,063 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ← Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Retail Services Ltd 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 Retail Services Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke's Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| Norfolk Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2026 |
| Childrens Ark Day Nursery Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Printworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Pendragon Community Primary School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Shilpa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cook4U Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 October 2025 |
Questions about Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
What is Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 28 April 2023.
Is Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd last inspected?
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd was last inspected on 28 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Retail Services Ltd compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd 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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