Central Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Vale of White Horse
Central 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 12 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 168 Kennington Road Kennington, Oxford, Oxon, OX1 5PG
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Central Co-operative 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% | ← Central Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Central 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 Central Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey at Egrove Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Oxford Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Central Co-operative
What is Central Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Central Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 12 July 2022.
Is Central 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 Central Co-operative last inspected?
Central Co-operative was last inspected on 12 July 2022, more than 4 years 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 Central 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Co-operative 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 Central Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Central 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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