Co-op Swift Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cherwell
Co-op Swift Shop 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 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 199 Banbury Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AL
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Co-op Swift Shop among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Co-op Swift Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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-op Swift Shop 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 Swift Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add Extra Years Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2021 |
| Broche Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Highwayman Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Sortlist Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bankside Bites (Takeway) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Natural Foundation Supplements Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Residential Children's home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Co-op Swift Shop
What is Co-op Swift Shop's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Swift Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Co-op Swift Shop 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 Swift Shop last inspected?
Co-op Swift Shop was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Swift Shop?
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-op Swift Shop compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Swift Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Co-op Swift Shop 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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