Central Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hinckley and Bosworth
Central Coop 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 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 78 Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UU
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Central Coop among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Central Coop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 Central Coop 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 Central Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Markfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 December 2025 |
| Balti No 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Willows Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Kidspace Nursery Markfield Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Markfields Turkish BBQ & Pizzeria Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| Markfield Congregational Community Church Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Mercenfeld Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Central Coop
What is Central Coop's food hygiene rating?
Central Coop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Central Coop 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 Central Coop last inspected?
Central Coop was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central Coop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Central Coop compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Central Coop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Central Coop 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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