The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wiltshire
The Co-op 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 3 September 2024, 22 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: Queen Victoria Hall the Square, Mere, BA12 6DJ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Co-op among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 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 The Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Corner Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Sprout and Flower Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Waltons of Mere Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2026 |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Mere Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ericourt Inns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Co-op 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 Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire 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 "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 Co-op compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-op is one of 17 rated food businesses in Mere. See every hygiene rating in Mere →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
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