Co-Op Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dorset
Co-Op Stores Ltd 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 9 North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Co-Op Stores Ltd among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Co-Op Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Gate Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Anglebury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| One Stop (Farwells) Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Unforgotten Salt Pig Mobile caterer | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Purbeck Wholefoods Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Beehive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| B Curtis Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Wareham Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Co-Op Stores Ltd
What is Co-Op Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Co-Op Stores Ltd 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 Co-Op Stores Ltd last inspected?
Co-Op Stores Ltd was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op Stores Ltd?
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 Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Co-Op Stores Ltd 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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