The Co-operative Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leicester City
The Co-operative Supermarket 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 2024, more than 2 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: 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Co-operative Supermarket among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← The Co-operative Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 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 Supermarket 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 Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Auntys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bow Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bobblewood Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aaron Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Academy Education School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| abm catering @ Whitehall Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| After School Child Care School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
Questions about The Co-operative Supermarket
What is The Co-operative Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 29 April 2024.
Is The Co-operative Supermarket 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 Supermarket last inspected?
The Co-operative Supermarket was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Co-operative Supermarket compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Co-operative Supermarket 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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