Co-Operative Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
Co-Operative Stores 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 20 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: 42-43 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Co-Operative Stores among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 88% | ← Co-Operative Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Watchet Deli Ltd Other catering premises | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| By the Sea Retailers - other | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Georgian House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Balsher's Retailers - other | 68 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| East Quay Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Sam's Deli Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Co-Operative Stores
What is Co-Operative Stores's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Co-Operative Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Co-Operative Stores was last inspected on 20 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 Stores?
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-Operative Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Co-Operative Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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Co-Operative Stores is one of 61 rated food businesses in Watchet. See every hygiene rating in Watchet →
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