Co-op Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Thurrock
Co-op 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
The rating dates from 15 November 2025, 7 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, 41 High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BB
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Co-op Food among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Co-op Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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-op 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 Co-op Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aveley Post Office Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aveley Community Hub Coffee And Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Explorers Aveley Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Capability Brown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Ashlyns Organics Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Aveley's Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Co-op Food
What is Co-op Food's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 15 November 2025.
Is Co-op 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 Co-op Food last inspected?
Co-op Food was last inspected on 15 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-op Food compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Co-op 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
Co-op Food is one of 34 rated food businesses in Aveley. See every hygiene rating in Aveley →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/food
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