Co-Operative Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lewes
Co-Operative Food Store 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: Units 1 And 2 123 Princess Drive, Seaford, BN25 2TZ
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Co-Operative Food Store among the 741 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 741 | 85% | ← Co-Operative Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 91 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 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 Food Store 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 Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blatchington Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bowden House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Nova House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Maldon House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Seaford Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Grubs Up Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Holmes Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
Questions about Co-Operative Food Store
What is Co-Operative Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Co-Operative Food Store 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 Co-Operative Food Store last inspected?
Co-Operative Food Store was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative Food Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-Operative Food Store compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Co-Operative Food Store 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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