The Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Central Bedfordshire
The Coop 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 1 Chamberlains Barn Local Centre, Underwood Croft, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3RG
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Coop among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Coop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Coop 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 Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Catering Ltd/Rumbles Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Culinera @ Vandyke Upper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Dovery Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Heathwood Lower School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Carrington House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Coop
What is The Coop's food hygiene rating?
The Coop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Coop 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 Coop last inspected?
The Coop was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Coop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Coop compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Coop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Coop 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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