Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Co-Op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 63 Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AD
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Co-Op among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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-Op 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| A J Pugh Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Corndon Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bank House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2015 |
| The Happy Bap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Chai Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Crown And Anchor Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2017 |
| Dragons Lair Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Co-Op
What is Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Co-Op 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Op last inspected?
Co-Op was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op?
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-Op compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Co-Op 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 is one of 27 rated food businesses in Bishops Castle. See every hygiene rating in Bishops Castle →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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