Co-Operative Retail Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Folkestone and Hythe
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 15 May 2025, 13 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: Ground Floor Business Premises 64-68 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4HB
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Co-Operative Retail Services among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe 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 | 958 | 84% | ← Co-Operative Retail Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Food & Wine Stores Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aspendos Cheriton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Cheriton Bowls Club Other catering premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Age UK Folkestone Other catering premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Beanos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dragon Gate Yummy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 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 Folkestone and Hythe Council on 15 May 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 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Retail Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe 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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