Co-Operative Society food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Lindsey
Co-Operative Society 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 2025, 17 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: The Co Operative Food, 155 Newmarket, Louth, LN11 9EH
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Co-Operative Society among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Co-Operative Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Co-Operative Society 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 Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Esso Newmarket (Asda Express Newmarket PFS) Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Dimensions School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Kidgate Primary Academy School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Babbits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Buttercup & Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Efes Kebab & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Lee'S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Co-Operative Society
What is Co-Operative Society's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Co-Operative Society 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 Society last inspected?
Co-Operative Society was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative Society?
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 Co-Operative Society compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Co-Operative Society 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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