The Co-operative Group Food Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wealden
The Co-operative Group Food Limited 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 12 January 2026, 5 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: 7 The Centre High Street, Polegate, BN26 6AQ
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Co-operative Group Food Limited among the 1,013 places in Wealden 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Co-operative Group Food Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 The Co-operative Group Food Limited 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 Group Food Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Horse & Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Maggie's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bernhard Baron Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Eastbourne & District Preservation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Achieve Together. Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about The Co-operative Group Food Limited
What is The Co-operative Group Food Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Group Food Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The Co-operative Group Food Limited 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-operative Group Food Limited last inspected?
The Co-operative Group Food Limited was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Group Food Limited?
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 The Co-operative Group Food Limited compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Group Food Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Co-operative Group Food Limited 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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