The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Co-op was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Braintree score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Braintree ratings →
Address: 62 Church Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5JY
How this rating has changed
The Co-op has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Co-op among the 986 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 986 | 85% | ← The Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocking Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cafe Warm Space - St Mary's Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bocking Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Braintree BMX Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Fern Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Larchwood Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Gemco News N Food Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Johns Of Braintree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The 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 The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does The Co-op compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Braintree inspects and rates 1,277 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Braintree →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.braintree.gov.uk
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