The Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Torbay
The Co-operative 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 21 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Great Rea Road Brixham Devon, TQ5 9SW
How it compares in Torbay
That puts The Co-operative among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 934 | 80% | ← The Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 The Co-operative 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Community College School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| i.scream Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Blue Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Simply Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Pasty Vault Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Chish and Fipps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cow Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Co-operative
What is The Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 21 January 2020.
Is The Co-operative 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 last inspected?
The Co-operative was last inspected on 21 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative?
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 The Co-operative compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects The Co-operative 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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