Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · York
Co-operative Food 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 17 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 47 Main Street, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2RA
How it compares in York
That puts Co-operative Food among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Co-operative Food 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-operative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| But First Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2013 |
| Bish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bishopthorpe Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bishopthorpe Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2021 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Brew'd Community Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Co-operative Food
What is Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 17 February 2021.
Is Co-operative Food 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-operative Food last inspected?
Co-operative Food was last inspected on 17 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Food?
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 Co-operative Food compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Co-operative Food 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-operative Food is one of 22 rated food businesses in Bishopthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Bishopthorpe →
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