The Co-Operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
The Co-Operative Food 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Co-Operative Food among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← The Co-Operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Good
- 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 Food 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 Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Cottage Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Aroma Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Canton Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coates Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| The Three Stags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Ivonbrook Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
Questions about The Co-Operative Food
What is The Co-Operative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 11 February 2025.
Is The Co-Operative Food 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 The Co-Operative Food last inspected?
The Co-Operative Food was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Food compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-Operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Co-Operative Food 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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