Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst 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 6 August 2025, 11 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: The Co-operative Food, Unit 1, 5 Marston Drive, B37 6BD
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst 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 -Kingshurst | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst 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 -Kingshurst, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest @ Smiths Wood Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Yorkswood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Brambles Of Yorkswood Nursery & Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Caretech Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Caterlink - Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Birmingham Support Group Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bargain Brand Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst
What is Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst 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-operative -Kingshurst last inspected?
Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 -Kingshurst?
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 Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst 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 -Kingshurst is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Central England Co-operative -Kingshurst 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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