Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Lindsey
Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store 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 14 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: Co Op Foodstore, Church Street, Alford, LN13 9EG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina's Attic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Whistling Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Jolly Friar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Vintage at Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| F P & L A Saywell Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Alford Vape & Candy Store Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store?
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 Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store 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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Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store is one of 45 rated food businesses in Alford. See every hygiene rating in Alford →
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