Co-Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cornwall
Co-Operative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 22 October 2015, more than 10 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: The Co-Operative Food, 6 - 7 Kings Road, St Mawes, TR2 5DH
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-Operative sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Co-Operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fudge And More Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Mr Scorse Deli & Wine Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Cafe Chandlers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Idle Rocks Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Hotel Tresanton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Lamorran Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Castle Brew Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Co-Operative
What is Co-Operative's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 October 2015.
Is Co-Operative 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Operative last inspected?
Co-Operative was last inspected on 22 October 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Co-Operative holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Co-Operative 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-Operative is one of 416 rated food businesses in Truro. See every hygiene rating in Truro →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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