The Cooperative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wakefield
The Cooperative 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JT
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Cooperative among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← The Cooperative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 The Cooperative 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 The Cooperative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank @ Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Harewood And Upton Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| Friends of The Community @ Upton/North Elmsall Parish Counci Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Pizza Palace/ Burger House Upton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Mamma Mia's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about The Cooperative
What is The Cooperative's food hygiene rating?
The Cooperative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 7 February 2025.
Is The Cooperative 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 The Cooperative last inspected?
The Cooperative was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cooperative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Cooperative compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Cooperative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Cooperative 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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The Cooperative is one of 642 rated food businesses in Pontefract. See every hygiene rating in Pontefract →
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