Central England Co-op - Donington food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Central England Co-op - Donington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 July 2024, 23 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: Unit 1 Goodacre Buildings Church Street, Donington, Spalding, PE11 4UA
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Central England Co-op - Donington among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Central England Co-op - Donington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Central England Co-op - Donington 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 Central England Co-op - Donington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Ruby Hunt Centre Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Amy's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Budgens Donington Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Jacks Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Seng House Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Donington Pharmacy Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| New Sunlight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Central England Co-op - Donington
What is Central England Co-op - Donington's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-op - Donington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 19 July 2024.
Is Central England Co-op - Donington 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central England Co-op - Donington last inspected?
Central England Co-op - Donington was last inspected on 19 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England Co-op - Donington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central England Co-op - Donington compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-op - Donington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Central England Co-op - Donington 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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