Co Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Co Op 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 21 March 2024, more than 2 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: 1 The Parade 147 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Co Op among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Co Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 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 Co Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bru Hub Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dorset Soldier Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bow Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Corfe Hills School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Windgreen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Castle Court School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Christain Mission Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Co Op
What is Co Op's food hygiene rating?
Co Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 March 2024.
Is 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co Op last inspected?
Co Op was last inspected on 21 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co Op?
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 Co Op compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Co Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects 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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Co Op is one of 37 rated food businesses in Corfe Mullen. See every hygiene rating in Corfe Mullen →
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