Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bolton
Co-op 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 21 March 2023, more than 3 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: 567 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 6JZ
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Co-op among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Beanz Coffee Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Happy Faces Out of School Club Ltd Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Carrs Pasties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Carte Bloom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
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 Bolton Council on 21 March 2023.
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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-op last inspected?
Co-op was last inspected on 21 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op?
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 Co-op compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton 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 175 rated food businesses in Horwich. See every hygiene rating in Horwich →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
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