East Of England Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
East Of England 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
The rating dates from 10 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: 116 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3HP
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so East Of England Co-op sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 11% | ← East Of England 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 East Of England 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 East Of England Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Hedingham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Jai And Sons Services Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Forest Home Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| St Peters C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| St Peters Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
Questions about East Of England Co-op
What is East Of England Co-op's food hygiene rating?
East Of England Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 10 June 2024.
Is East Of England 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 East Of England Co-op last inspected?
East Of England Co-op was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at East Of England Co-op?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Of England 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 East Of England Co-op holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects East Of England 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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East Of England Co-op is one of 127 rated food businesses in Halstead. See every hygiene rating in Halstead →
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