Central England Cooperative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Huntingdonshire
Central England Cooperative 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Burleigh Hill Centre Constable Road, St Ives, PE27 3ER
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Central England Cooperative among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Central England Cooperative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Central England Cooperative 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 England Cooperative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywain Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Bazachi Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| St Ives Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| For Every Baker Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| St Ives Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
Questions about Central England Cooperative
What is Central England Cooperative's food hygiene rating?
Central England Cooperative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Central England Cooperative 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 England Cooperative last inspected?
Central England Cooperative was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England Cooperative?
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 Central England Cooperative compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Cooperative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Central England Cooperative 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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