East Of England Co Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
East Of England Co Op 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 29 January 2019, more than 7 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: 14-18 High Street, Wickham Market, Suffolk, IP13 0HE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts East Of England Co Op among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← East Of England Co Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 East Of England Co Op 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 East Of England Co Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Market Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Lion Herba Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Wickham House Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cinico Ltd/The Flaming Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Open Pantry Retailers - other | 230 yards away | Exempt | |
| Open Door/ Cafe Church Other catering premises | 230 yards away | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 236 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2022 |
Questions about East Of England Co Op
What is East Of England Co Op's food hygiene rating?
East Of England Co Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 January 2019.
Is East Of England Co Op 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 East Of England Co Op last inspected?
East Of England Co Op was last inspected on 29 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at East Of England Co Op?
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 East Of England Co Op compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and East Of England Co Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects East Of England Co Op 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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