Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Luton
Co-operative 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 2 November 2017, more than 8 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: 259 Birdsfoot Lane, LU3 2HX
How it compares in Luton
That puts Co-operative among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Black Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative
What is Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 2 November 2017.
Is Co-operative 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 last inspected?
Co-operative was last inspected on 2 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-operative compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects 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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