East of England Co-op Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid Suffolk
East of England Co-op Food Store 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: East of England Co-op Food Store. East Of, The Street, Elmswell, IP30 9BS
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts East of England Co-op Food Store among the 625 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 625 | 86% | ← East of England Co-op Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 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 East of England Co-op Food Store 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 East of England Co-op Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2024 |
| Cookie Corner Other catering premises | 275 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wesley Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Elmswell Community Primary School School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Best Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 297 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Walking Wok Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Elmswells Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about East of England Co-op Food Store
What is East of England Co-op Food Store's food hygiene rating?
East of England Co-op Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 29 September 2025.
Is East of England Co-op Food Store 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 East of England Co-op Food Store last inspected?
East of England Co-op Food Store was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at East of England Co-op Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 East of England Co-op Food Store compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and East of England Co-op Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects East of England Co-op Food Store 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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