The Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
The Co-operative Food 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 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Co Operative Food, 188 Main Street, Billinge, WN5 7PE
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Co-operative Food among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← The Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 The Co-operative Food 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-operative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billinge Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Billinge Chapel End Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Birchley St Mary's Catholic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School School/college/university | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Birchley St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Billinge St Aidans C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Aidan's Pantry Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Billinge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Co-operative Food
What is The Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 5 March 2024.
Is The Co-operative Food 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-operative Food last inspected?
The Co-operative Food was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Food?
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 The Co-operative Food compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects The Co-operative Food 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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The Co-operative Food is one of 28 rated food businesses in Billinge. See every hygiene rating in Billinge →
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