The Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dartford
The Co-operative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: 76 Colney Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1UH
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-operative sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← The Co-operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Co-operative 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| All Directions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Archery House Hospital And Staff Restaurant Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Co-operative
What is The Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Co-operative safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Co-operative last inspected?
The Co-operative was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-operative compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-operative holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Co-operative 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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