The Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
The Co-op 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
This is a fresh result: The Co-op was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 62 Church Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5JY
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-op sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← The Co-op | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 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 | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about The Co-op
What is The Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Co-op 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 The Co-op last inspected?
The Co-op was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. 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 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-op holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
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.
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