The Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Welwyn Hatfield
The Co-operative Food 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 27 August 2025, 10 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: 1-5 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RH
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Co-operative Food among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← The Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Food 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 Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakalok Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Knightsfield Preschoolers School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Harwood Hill JMI and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Digswell Park Sports Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Monks Walk School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Annabel School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about The Co-operative Food
What is The Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Co-operative Food 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 Food last inspected?
The Co-operative Food was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Food?
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 Food compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Co-operative Food 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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