Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Central Bedfordshire
Co-operative Group 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
This is a fresh result: Co-operative Group was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: 121 Westfield Road, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1DP
How this rating has changed
Co-operative Group was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Co-operative Group among the 1,150 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← Co-operative Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 Co-operative Group 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 Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Academy School/college/university | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Beecroft Academy - H A F Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Dunstable Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ashton St Peters Lower School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Beef King Dunstable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Donatellos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Chicken n Spudz Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative Group
What is Co-operative Group's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Co-operative Group 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 Group last inspected?
Co-operative Group was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Group?
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 Co-operative Group compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Co-operative Group 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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Co-operative Group is one of 567 rated food businesses in Beds. See every hygiene rating in Beds →
Central Bedfordshire inspects and rates 1,714 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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