Co-op Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Norwich City
Co-op Foodstore 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 4, Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach, NR1 1EG
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-op Foodstore sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Co-op Foodstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Co-op Foodstore 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 Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bun X At The Coach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| All Hallows House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Bier Draak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Alan Boswell Insurance (Olive Catering) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Co-op Foodstore
What is Co-op Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Co-op Foodstore 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 Co-op Foodstore last inspected?
Co-op Foodstore was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Foodstore?
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 Co-op Foodstore compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Co-op Foodstore holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Co-op Foodstore 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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