The Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
The Co-Op holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: Supermarket The Morris Radbrook Centre Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DU
How it compares in Shropshire
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 2,862 rated places in Shropshire score this low, about one in 1,431. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← The Co-Op |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condover College Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2020 |
| Crystals Cupcakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Exo Poli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Copthorne Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 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 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Shropshire Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Co-Op safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Co-Op last inspected?
The Co-Op was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire 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 "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-Op compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-Op holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Shropshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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