Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Westmorland and Furness
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 13 November 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: 4 Island Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2QN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Co-op among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easyclean Launderette Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School & Neighbourhood Nursery School Kitchen Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Chandlers Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Barrow Sea Cadet Headquarters Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Barrow Island Community & Sports Trust Other catering premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Barrow Sea Cadets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Braklon Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
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 Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 November 2024.
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 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-op compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness 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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Co-op is one of 431 rated food businesses in Barrow-in-Furness. See every hygiene rating in Barrow-in-Furness →
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