The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swindon
The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: 30 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3EG
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 Foodstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore
What is The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 Foodstore last inspected?
The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Foodstore?
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 The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 Foodstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Midcounties Co-operative 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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The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore is one of 127 rated food businesses in Old Town. See every hygiene rating in Old Town →
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