Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Co-Op holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 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: 4 Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LB
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-Op sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Co-Op | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Montgomery Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together - Formally Regard Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Temple Mill Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Battle Sector X Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Abbey Court School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Co-Op
What is Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Co-Op safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Op last inspected?
Co-Op was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Co-Op holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway 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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