Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gwynedd
Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: 9 Station Road, Tywyn, LL36 9AL
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Group (Food) 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 Group (Food) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Môr (Tywyn Ltd) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Layla's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Kelsey Sweets Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Morawel LL36 Retailers - other | 149 yards away | Exempt | |
| Flame Lily Health Store Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Spar Garage Tywyn Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Spar Tywyn Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd
What is Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd 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 Group (Food) Ltd last inspected?
Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Co-Operative Group (Food) 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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