Co-op Melksham food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wiltshire
Co-op Melksham 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 12 November 2022, more than 3 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: 2 Blackmore Road, Melksham, SN12 7HU
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Co-op Melksham among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Co-op Melksham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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-op Melksham 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-op Melksham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texaco Melksham Service Station Shop Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Forest Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Little Robins Nursery Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Alpine Villa Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Brookside Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd @ The Manor Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Co-op Melksham
What is Co-op Melksham's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Melksham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 12 November 2022.
Is Co-op Melksham 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-op Melksham last inspected?
Co-op Melksham was last inspected on 12 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Melksham?
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-op Melksham compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Melksham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Co-op Melksham 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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