Co-Operative Retail Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Gloucestershire
Co-Operative Retail Services 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: 8 Downend Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5UJ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Co-Operative Retail Services among the 1,401 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← Co-Operative Retail Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 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-Operative Retail Services 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-Operative Retail Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O St Augustines Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Co-Operative Retail Services
What is Co-Operative Retail Services's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Retail Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Co-Operative Retail Services 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-Operative Retail Services last inspected?
Co-Operative Retail Services was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative Retail Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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-Operative Retail Services compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Retail Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Co-Operative Retail Services 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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Co-Operative Retail Services is one of 52 rated food businesses in Downend. See every hygiene rating in Downend →
South Gloucestershire inspects and rates 2,107 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Gloucestershire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southglos.gov.uk
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