The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
The Co-op 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 26 March 2026, 3 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 Cooperative Foodstore, Market Square, Bampton, OX18 2JJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Co-op among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Talbot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 October 2018 |
| Bampton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Lynwood & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bampton Bush Centre Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Patrick Strainge Butchers Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Horseshoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| The Morris Clown Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
| The Market Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 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 West Oxfordshire Council on 26 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-op is one of 43 rated food businesses in Bampton. See every hygiene rating in Bampton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.westoxon.gov.uk
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