Co-Op Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Norfolk
Co-Op Foodstore 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: 73 Briston Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2AP
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Co-Op Foodstore among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Co-Op Foodstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Very good
- 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-Op Foodstore 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-Op Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Melton Pizza and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Melton Pot Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Coastal MKtastic Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
| Mr M Rutland Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Melton Constable Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 March 2025 |
| Wok King Food Delivery Service Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2025 |
| Astley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Co-Op Foodstore
What is Co-Op Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Co-Op Foodstore 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-Op Foodstore last inspected?
Co-Op Foodstore was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op Foodstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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-Op Foodstore compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op Foodstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Co-Op Foodstore 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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