The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
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
This is a fresh result: The Co-op was inspected on 15 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wokingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wokingham ratings →
Address: 2 Church Road, RG6 1EY
How this rating has changed
The Co-op has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 15 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Co-op among the 850 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 850 | 80% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Weldale Connect Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Abbeymore Day Nursery Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| 7th Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Boltons Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Better Cafe, Palmer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
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 Wokingham Council on 15 August 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 15 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Co-op compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Co-op and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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