Co-operative Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cumberland
Co-operative Convenience Store 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 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4AB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Co-operative Convenience Store among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Co-operative Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Very good
- 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 Convenience Store 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 Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Blackwell Bites Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin School School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Arkale Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Co-operative Convenience Store
What is Co-operative Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 7 September 2024.
Is Co-operative Convenience Store 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-operative Convenience Store last inspected?
Co-operative Convenience Store was last inspected on 7 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Convenience Store compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Co-operative Convenience Store 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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