Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Halton
Co-operative Group 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 12 January 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: 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4PH
How it compares in Halton
That puts Co-operative Group among the 620 places in Halton 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Co-operative Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Group 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 Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betta Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafexpress Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Runcorn PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Beer Republic Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Co-operative Group
What is Co-operative Group's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 12 January 2024.
Is Co-operative Group 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 Group last inspected?
Co-operative Group was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Group?
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 Group compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Co-operative Group 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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Co-operative Group is one of 347 rated food businesses in Runcorn. See every hygiene rating in Runcorn →
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