The Cooperative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Westmorland and Furness
The Cooperative 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 27 April 2023, more than 3 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: Co Op, Compston Road, LA22 9DR
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Cooperative Food among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Cooperative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Cooperative 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 Cooperative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Spirits Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Market Cross Ice Cream Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2011 |
| Sheilas Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Lantys Ambleside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Rattle Ghyll Fine Foods Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Grain Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Cooperative Food
What is The Cooperative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Cooperative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 27 April 2023.
Is The Cooperative 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 Cooperative Food last inspected?
The Cooperative Food was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cooperative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cooperative Food compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Cooperative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Cooperative 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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