Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Reading
Co-operative Food 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 August 2025, 10 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: 201 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU
How it compares in Reading
That puts Co-operative Food among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Co-operative Food 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 Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Yolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Better Cafe, Palmer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Boba Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Boltons Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| BP Reading Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
Questions about Co-operative Food
What is Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Co-operative Food 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 Food last inspected?
Co-operative Food was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Food?
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 Co-operative Food compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Co-operative Food 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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