The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cherwell
The Co-op 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
This is a fresh result: The Co-op was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 75 Chatsworth Drive, Banbury, OX16 9YJ
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-op sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← The Co-op | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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-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 The Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasewell Playgroup Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Banbury Lodge Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Banbury Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Carpenter Catering Ltd at The Horton General Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Blessed George Napier School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Easington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Fairlawns Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Co-op 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-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 The Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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-op compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-op holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The 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
The Co-op is one of 389 rated food businesses in Banbury. See every hygiene rating in Banbury →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cherwell.gov.uk
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