Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Herefordshire
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
This is a fresh result: Co-Op was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: College Stores, College Road, HR1 1EE
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Co-Op among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Green Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| College Green Spar Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
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 Herefordshire Council on 15 May 2026.
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 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Co-Op compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire 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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