Central Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Central Co-operative holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 December 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: 3 Lostock Place, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7XT
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Co-operative sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← Central Co-operative | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygrove Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Bounce Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| M&S Foodhall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Didcot Railway Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Lydalls County Nursery School Chameleon Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
Questions about Central Co-operative
What is Central Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Central Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Central Co-operative safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Central Co-operative last inspected?
Central Co-operative was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Central Co-operative holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire 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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