Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wolverhampton
Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton 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 4 February 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 2, Wolverhampton Railway Station, Railway Drive, WV1 1LE
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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-op - Wolverhampton 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 - Wolverhampton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| African Caribbean Market Limited Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bank Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton
What is Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton 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-op - Wolverhampton last inspected?
Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton?
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-op - Wolverhampton compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Central England Co-op - Wolverhampton is one of 112 rated food businesses in City Centre. See every hygiene rating in City Centre →
Wolverhampton inspects and rates 2,166 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wolverhampton →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →