The Co-Operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
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
This is a fresh result: The Co-Operative Food was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 20 the Leazes, Burnopfield, NE16 6HR
How this rating has changed
The Co-Operative Food was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 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 Durham
That puts The Co-Operative Food among the 3,076 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← The Co-Operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messy Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Premier - Leazes Convenience Store Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 May 2024 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Lintz Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2018 |
| Home Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2025 |
| The Changing Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Burton House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2023 |
| Rowlands Gill Under Fives Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 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 Durham Council on 23 July 2026.
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 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham 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 "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 The Co-Operative Food compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-Operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-Operative Food is one of 22 rated food businesses in Burnopfield. See every hygiene rating in Burnopfield →
Durham inspects and rates 4,631 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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