Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lancaster City
Co-op 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 4 September 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: The Co-Operative Food Centenary House, Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QG
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Co-op among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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-op 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-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden of Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Eggcup Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Gizmo's (NW) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Balmoral Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Regents Park Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Co-op
What is Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Co-op 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-op last inspected?
Co-op was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op?
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-op compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Co-op 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-op is one of 354 rated food businesses in Morecambe. See every hygiene rating in Morecambe →
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