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Co-op food hygiene rating

Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bristol

Co-op 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 28 June 2017, more than 9 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: 78-84 Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, BS11 0QB

How it compares in Bristol

That puts Co-op among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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.

Every rated food business in Bristol
5 out of 5 2,823 76% ← Co-op
4 out of 5 608 16%
3 out of 5 189 5%
2 out of 5 33 1%
1 out of 5 39 1%
0 out of 5 11 <1%

A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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-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 Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Continental 2 (foodplus) Retailers - other at this address 5 - Very good 10 December 2024
Ann Coleman Centre Caring Premises 88 yards away 5 - Very good 29 November 2024
Ambition Lawrence Weston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 154 yards away 5 - Very good 25 June 2025
Bartolini Mobile caterer 192 yards away 5 - Very good 17 June 2026
Caterplus @ Anchor - Blaise Weston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 203 yards away 5 - Very good 1 May 2025
Belbrook Caring Premises 219 yards away 5 - Very good 20 February 2025
Bristol NW Foodbank Distributors/Transporters 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 30 March 2023
Bank Leaze Primary School School/college/university 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 12 June 2025

Questions about Co-op

What is Co-op's food hygiene rating?

Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 28 June 2017.

Is Co-op 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-op last inspected?

Co-op was last inspected on 28 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Co-op?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Co-op compare to other places in Bristol?

76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bristol Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

Co-op is one of 39 rated food businesses in Lawrence Weston. See every hygiene rating in Lawrence Weston

Bristol inspects and rates 4,461 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol

The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk

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