Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Herefordshire
Co-Op holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: New Street, HR8 2EZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-Op sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Co-Op | |
| 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
| Ledbury Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 December 2024 |
| Lanark House Investment Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | Exempt | |
| Pizza Land and Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ledbury Nursing Home Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Seed & Source Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Paradise Pro Limited Retailers - other | 216 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mr Blooms Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Co-Op
What is Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Co-Op 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Op last inspected?
Co-Op was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months 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 "very 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 Co-Op compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Co-Op holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
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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