Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Vale of White Horse
Co-operative Group 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
This is a fresh result: Co-operative Group was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1PJ
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Co-operative Group among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Co-operative Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Group 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 Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Duchess Nursery (Abingdon) Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Barns Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Boundary House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2015 |
| Fireaway Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abingdon Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Toddler Town Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Co-operative Group
What is Co-operative Group's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Co-operative Group 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 Group last inspected?
Co-operative Group was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Group?
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 Group compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Co-operative Group 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
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Co-operative Group is one of 274 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
Vale of White Horse inspects and rates 1,042 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse →
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