Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · St Albans City
Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane 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
This is a fresh result: Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in St Albans City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all St Albans City ratings →
Address: 199-201 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PX
How this rating has changed
Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane was re-inspected on 3 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane among the 820 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 820 | 77% | ← Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 Food Cell Barnes Lane 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 Food Cell Barnes Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Beau Sejour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cellar Door Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| 71 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Cheers Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| County Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane
What is Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 3 August 2026.
Is Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane 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 Food Cell Barnes Lane last inspected?
Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Food Cell Barnes Lane compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,064 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane 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 official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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