The Co-Operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Broadland
The Co-Operative Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 September 2025, 10 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: 20-22 Market Place, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6EL
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-Operative Group sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← The Co-Operative Group | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Co-Operative Group 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 The Co-Operative Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham Country Market Retailers - other | 10 yards away | Exempt | |
| Coxfords Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Bus Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Gate Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Black Boys Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Proper Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| M'S Of Aylsham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about The Co-Operative Group
What is The Co-Operative Group's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 1 September 2025.
Is The Co-Operative Group safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-Operative Group last inspected?
The Co-Operative Group was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-Operative Group compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-Operative Group holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Co-Operative Group 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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