The Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid Sussex
The Co-operative Food 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 3 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Co-operative Food, 200B London Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9RD
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Co-operative Food among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← The Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 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 The Co-operative Food 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 Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Buddy's Pizza And Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2024 |
| Church Road Newsagent Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Buon Appetito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Corbett Court Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Burgess Hill Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Befriended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Fish & Bricks Pre-school Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Co-operative Food
What is The Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 August 2024.
Is The Co-operative Food 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 The Co-operative Food last inspected?
The Co-operative Food was last inspected on 3 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Co-operative Food compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Co-operative Food 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Co-operative Food and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-operative Food is one of 205 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,364 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →