Midcounties Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swindon
Midcounties Co-operative 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 6 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: 11 Diamond Crescent, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 2SJ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Midcounties Co-operative among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Midcounties Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Midcounties Co-operative 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 Midcounties Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At St Andrews Ridge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School / Blue Kite Academy Tru School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Blunsdon Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Glitterbugs Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Midcounties Co-operative
What is Midcounties Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Midcounties Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Midcounties Co-operative 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 Midcounties Co-operative last inspected?
Midcounties Co-operative was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Midcounties Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Midcounties Co-operative compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Midcounties Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Midcounties Co-operative 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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