The Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wyre Forest
The Co-Op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 December 2023, 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: 63 Areley Common, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0NG
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts The Co-Op among the 398 places in Wyre Forest holding top marks, 74% 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 | 398 | 74% | ← The Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 The 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 The Co-Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance In Partnership At St. Bartholomews CE Primary School/college/university | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| R Daily Store - Select And Save Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Switchback Cafe At Midwest Moto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Old Beams Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Dunley Hall Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The Windlass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Co-Op
What is The Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 27 December 2023.
Is The 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-Op last inspected?
The Co-Op was last inspected on 27 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Co-Op compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The 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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The Co-Op is one of 128 rated food businesses in Stourport on Severn. See every hygiene rating in Stourport on Severn →
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