Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Merton
Co-op holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Co-op was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Merton score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Merton ratings →
Address: 68 - 74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 0AX
How this rating has changed
Co-op has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Merton
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 1,280 rated places in Merton score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Co-op | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 312 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Alexander House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Acorns After School Club Juniors School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Co-op
What is Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Merton Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Co-op safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Co-op last inspected?
Co-op was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-op compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,280 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Co-op holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Merton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-op is one of 119 rated food businesses in Raynes Park. See every hygiene rating in Raynes Park →
Merton inspects and rates 1,592 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Merton →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.merton.gov.uk
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