Co-op Pioneer food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Powys
Co-op Pioneer 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: Lion Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HY
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-op Pioneer sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Co-op Pioneer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pioneer 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 Pioneer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Day Care Brecon Caring Premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Brecon Chocolates Limited Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| E R East & Son Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Arabellas Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Baaad Flockers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Beacons Wholefoods Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Flowers By Becca Jane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Co-op Pioneer
What is Co-op Pioneer's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Pioneer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Co-op Pioneer 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 Co-op Pioneer last inspected?
Co-op Pioneer was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Pioneer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Pioneer compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Co-op Pioneer holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Co-op Pioneer 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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