The Midcounties Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swindon
The Midcounties Co-operative 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 August 2024, 23 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: 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7QQ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Midcounties Co-operative among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← The Midcounties Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Very 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 Midcounties Co-operative 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 Midcounties Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Book Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Brew Book On The Go Mobile caterer | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Blue Kite Academy Trust At Ruskin Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd (C/o St Luke's Special School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Breadlines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Midcounties Co-operative
What is The Midcounties Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Midcounties Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 2 August 2024.
Is The Midcounties Co-operative 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 Midcounties Co-operative last inspected?
The Midcounties Co-operative was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Midcounties Co-operative?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Midcounties Co-operative compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Midcounties Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Midcounties Co-operative 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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