The Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Cambridgeshire
The Co-operative Group 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 10 January 2025, 18 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: 43 High Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5HA
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Co-operative Group among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Co-operative Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Group 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 Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Soham Mini Market Retailers - other | 4 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| A Tasca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| USA Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ahash N Co Convenience Store Retailers - other | 34 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| CornerCopia Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ali's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Co-operative Group
What is The Co-operative Group's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Co-operative Group 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 Group last inspected?
The Co-operative Group was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Group?
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 Group compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Co-operative Group 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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