Welcome Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Central Bedfordshire
Welcome Co-Op 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
This is a fresh result: Welcome Co-Op was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: The Local Centre, Kestrel Way, Sandy, SG19 2BE
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How this rating has changed
Welcome Co-Op has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Welcome Co-Op among the 1,150 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← Welcome Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 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 Welcome Co-Op 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 Welcome Co-Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree Primary School School/college/university | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Sandy Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tajmahal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sandy Secondary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Everyone Active Sandy Leisure Centre Food Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Sandy Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Nuxies Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Rustle Up Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Welcome Co-Op
What is Welcome Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Welcome Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Welcome Co-Op 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 Welcome Co-Op last inspected?
Welcome Co-Op was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Welcome Co-Op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Welcome Co-Op compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Welcome Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Welcome Co-Op 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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Welcome Co-Op is one of 567 rated food businesses in Beds. See every hygiene rating in Beds →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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