Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Co-operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Co-op Store 5 Whitby Road, TS13 5AL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Co-operative among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staithes Athletic And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2017 |
| Nelson's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cafe Seaton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Roraima House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Whitby Seafish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| Captain Cook Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Welcome2Staithes Portside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coastal Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative
What is Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 11 November 2024.
Is 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-operative last inspected?
Co-operative was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative?
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 Co-operative compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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