The Co-Operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
The Co-Operative Food 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 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 47A High Street, Tow Law, DL13 4DH
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Co-Operative Food among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Co-Operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 The Co-Operative Food 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 The Co-Operative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newmarket Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| J C Dobson (Butcher) Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2024 |
| Page's Bakery Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Looking Glass House Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Tow Law Pharmacy Retailers - other | 236 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Co-Operative Food
What is The Co-Operative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Co-Operative Food 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-Operative Food last inspected?
The Co-Operative Food was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Co-Operative Food compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-Operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Co-Operative Food 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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The Co-Operative Food is one of 25 rated food businesses in Tow Law. See every hygiene rating in Tow Law →
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