Central England Co-Operative Society food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Solihull
Central England Co-Operative Society 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: 850 Chester Road, Birmingham, B37 7WG
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Central England Co-Operative Society among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Central England Co-Operative Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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-Operative Society 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-Operative Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wilson C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chelmunds Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Beechwood Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Arbor Way Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Classical Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Coleshill Heath Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
Questions about Central England Co-Operative Society
What is Central England Co-Operative Society's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-Operative Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Central England Co-Operative Society 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 Central England Co-Operative Society last inspected?
Central England Co-Operative Society was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England Co-Operative Society?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central England Co-Operative Society compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-Operative Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Central England Co-Operative Society 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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