Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sandwell
Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 21 May 2018, more than 8 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: 104 Dudley Road West, Tipton, DY4 7TH
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Alisha Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Brades Lodge School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Bassi Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Balaji Temple Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore
What is Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 21 May 2018.
Is Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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 Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore last inspected?
Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore was last inspected on 21 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore?
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 Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore 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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