The Co-Operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
The Co-Operative Food 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 19 August 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: 1-2 Commercial Street, Willington, DL15 0AD
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-Operative Food sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Co-Operative Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| AJ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Golden Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Commercial Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Adam's Pizzeria Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 19 August 2024.
Is The Co-Operative Food 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-Operative Food last inspected?
The Co-Operative Food was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 "generally satisfactory", 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, while The Co-Operative Food holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
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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