Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Co-operative Food holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 1 Paley Court, Howlett Grove, Wokingham, RG41 1DL
How it compares in Wokingham
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 1,061 rated places in Wokingham score this low, about one in 66. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Co-operative Food | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Food the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Co-operative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Culinera @ Emmbrook Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Culinera @ Emmbrook Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Funtastic Kids @ Emmbrook Infant School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Emmbrook Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Chartwell at Holt School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| D&S Fletcher Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Berkshire Vision Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative Food
What is Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wokingham Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Co-operative Food safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Co-operative Food last inspected?
Co-operative Food was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Food?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-operative Food compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while Co-operative Food holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Co-operative Food 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wokingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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