Co-operative Group Food Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
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 31 March 2025, 15 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: The Triangle, Castle Cary, BA7 7BD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Co-operative Group Food Limited among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Co-operative Group Food Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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-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 Co-operative Group Food Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Unwrapped Essentials Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2024 |
| Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Market Garden Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Save The Children Retailers - other | 92 yards away | Exempt | |
| Castle Fryer Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
| Denela's Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Co-operative Group Food Limited
What is Co-operative Group Food Limited's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group Food Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 March 2025.
Is 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 Co-operative Group Food Limited last inspected?
Co-operative Group Food Limited was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Group Food Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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-operative Group Food Limited compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Group Food Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects 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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