Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Milton Keynes
Co-op 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 15 June 2017, more than 9 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: 42 High Street, New Bradwell, MK13 0BT
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Co-op among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 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 Co-op 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-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balloons & more LTD Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Acorn at New Bradwell Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Brewery Tap House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Brewery Tap House Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bushfield School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bushfield School (Shirley Sports) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Co-op
What is Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 15 June 2017.
Is 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-op last inspected?
Co-op was last inspected on 15 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Co-op compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects 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.
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More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-op is one of 18 rated food businesses in New Bradwell. See every hygiene rating in New Bradwell →
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