Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Epping Forest
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
The rating dates from 12 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7-9 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1ER
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Co-op among the 760 places in Epping Forest 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chilli Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Abbey Local Stores Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Bake You Happy LTD Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
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 Epping Forest Council on 12 July 2023.
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 12 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest 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 "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 Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-op is one of 172 rated food businesses in Waltham Abbey. See every hygiene rating in Waltham Abbey →
Epping Forest inspects and rates 1,058 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Epping Forest →
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