Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Watford
Co-operative Group 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
The rating dates from 22 June 2018, more than 8 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: 160 - 162 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4FT
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-operative Group sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Co-operative Group | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
Questions about Co-operative Group
What is Co-operative Group's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 22 June 2018.
Is Co-operative Group 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-operative Group last inspected?
Co-operative Group was last inspected on 22 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-operative Group compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Co-operative Group holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford 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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