Central Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Central Co-operative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: 43 High Street, Dorchester-On-Thames, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 7HN
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Co-operative sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Central Co-operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Central Co-operative 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 Central Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Fleur De Lys Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
| Horsebox Coffee Co. Mobile caterer | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Honey Barn Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Moreish Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Snug Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Oxford Boat Adventure Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Central Co-operative
What is Central Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Central Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Central Co-operative 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Co-operative last inspected?
Central Co-operative was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Co-operative compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Central Co-operative holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Central Co-operative 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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Central Co-operative is one of 92 rated food businesses in Wallingford Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Wallingford Oxon →
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