The Cooperative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stroud
The Cooperative 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 13 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Slad Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1QW
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Cooperative among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← The Cooperative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 The Cooperative 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 The Cooperative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Uplands Community Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Holywater Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cake Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2021 |
| Casa Sabor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Cooperative
What is The Cooperative's food hygiene rating?
The Cooperative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 13 March 2018.
Is The Cooperative 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 The Cooperative last inspected?
The Cooperative was last inspected on 13 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cooperative?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cooperative compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Cooperative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Cooperative 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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