The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cherwell
The 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 2 December 2024, 19 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: 9 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, OX26 4TZ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Co-op 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% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ava House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2013 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Inspire Community Hub Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooper School School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 2 December 2024.
Is The 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 The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 The Co-op?
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 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, and The Co-op is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-op is one of 260 rated food businesses in Bicester. See every hygiene rating in Bicester →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cherwell.gov.uk
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