Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Folkestone and Hythe
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 25 November 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: Ground Floor Business Premises 100-102 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QN
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-operative Group sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← Co-operative Group | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feisler/Chinese Convenience Store Other catering premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Arthur Court - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| EKC Folkestone College School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2017 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Ali Baba Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Buttys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
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 Folkestone and Hythe Council on 25 November 2025.
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 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while Co-operative Group holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe 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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