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 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Butterwick Road, Fishburn, TS21 4AP
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Co-Operative Food among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Co-Operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Beehive Superstore Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Hendersons Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Alhambra Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2025 |
| Fishburn Convenience Store Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2022 |
| Ella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| Cafe 14 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Wo Ping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 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 20 May 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 20 May 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 "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 4,133 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-Operative Food is one of 17 rated food businesses in Fishburn. See every hygiene rating in Fishburn →
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