Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dover
Co-op 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
This is a fresh result: Co-op was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Co-operative Food Moat Sole, Sandwich, CT13 9AL
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-op sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← Co-op | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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-op 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Empire Cinema Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| The Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Sandwich Sausage Shop Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Mermaids Locker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Amigos Turkish Food Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Age Concern Sandwich Centre Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ossies Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Co-op
What is Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Co-op 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 last inspected?
Co-op was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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-op compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Co-op holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-op is one of 85 rated food businesses in Sandwich. See every hygiene rating in Sandwich →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dover.gov.uk/
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