The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Brent
The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union 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 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Caldon Boulevard, Wembley, HA0 1EX
How it compares in Brent
That puts The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union among the 1,654 places in Brent 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union 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 - Alperton Grand Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Acorn House Residential Children's Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Alperton Upper Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| (Kitchen 2) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Ahemd C, Latekn Youv DopeD MacJ SpagB Chi Taco Fatbur Caesar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| A Perfect Start (Redhot Dragon Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Abbey Corner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Abbey Point Cafe & Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union
What is The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 30 December 2024.
Is The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union 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 - Alperton Grand Union last inspected?
The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union?
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-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects The Co-Operative Group - Alperton Grand Union 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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