The Co-Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bexley
The Co-Operative holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1BT
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Co-Operative sits behind roughly 1,420 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← The Co-Operative | |
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Co-Operative 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 The Co-Operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC International Food Centre Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bexleyheath & District Club For The Disabled Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Co-Operative
What is The Co-Operative's food hygiene rating?
The Co-Operative has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Co-Operative safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Co-Operative last inspected?
The Co-Operative was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-Operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-Operative compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Co-Operative holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Co-Operative 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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