Co-Op Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
Co-Op Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Co-Op Stores was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Rother score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rother ratings →
Address: Coop Sea Road, Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4NA
How this rating has changed
Co-Op Stores was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Rother
That puts Co-Op Stores among the 891 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 891 | 87% | ← Co-Op Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 10 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub 31 Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Winchelsea Sands Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ship Butchery And Delicatessen Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Rye Bay Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Sea Spray Caravan Site Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| The Cake Pod Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Flying Fryer Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Co-Op Stores
What is Co-Op Stores's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Co-Op Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Co-Op Stores was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op Stores?
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 Stores compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Co-Op Stores 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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