The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hinckley and Bosworth
The 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Central Coop, 37 High Street, Desford, LE9 9JF
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The Co-op among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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-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 The Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bell Inn And Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| St Martins Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Husbands Bosworth C Of E School School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Chapel Lane Playgroup Caring Premises | 333 yards away | Exempt | |
| Desford Primary School Extra Time Club Caring Premises | 432 yards away | Exempt | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At Caterpillar (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Caterpillar Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Bosworth Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The 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 The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-op?
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-op compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The 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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