Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tonbridge and Malling
Co-Op 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 June 2024, more than 2 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: 11 York Parade, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3NP
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Co-Op among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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-Op 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Mary's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Chartwells At Hugh Christie Technology College School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Emma's Kitchen At Longmead CP School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Longmead Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Caterlink At Oakley School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Diamond Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Azra Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Co-Op
What is Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Co-Op 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 last inspected?
Co-Op was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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-Op compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Co-Op 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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