Cooperation Seed food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Cooperation Seed 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: Cooperation Seed was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Thanet score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Thanet ratings →
Address: United Reformed Church, Union Crescent, Margate, CT9 1NR
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Cooperation Seed among the 1,435 places in Thanet holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,435 | 96% | ← Cooperation Seed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 18 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 Cooperation Seed 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 Cooperation Seed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombo Doughnuts Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Aspendos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Bow's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cake by The Ocean Manufacturers/packers | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Carolines Catering Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bar 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
| 3 B's kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Cooperation Seed
What is Cooperation Seed's food hygiene rating?
Cooperation Seed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Cooperation Seed 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 Cooperation Seed last inspected?
Cooperation Seed was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cooperation Seed?
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 Cooperation Seed compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,502 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Cooperation Seed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Cooperation Seed 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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Understanding this rating
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Cooperation Seed is one of 442 rated food businesses in Margate. See every hygiene rating in Margate →
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