The Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sevenoaks
The Co-operative 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 9 February 2025, 17 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: The Co-operative Store, 11 - 13 Cherry Trees, Hartley, DA3 8DS
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Co-operative among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% 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 | 669 | 78% | ← The Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 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 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 The 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 The Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaydon Village Store Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Our Lady Of Hartley Rc School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Hartley Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Roundash Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Squirrel Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2020 |
| Hartley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bottle And Basket Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Hartley Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Co-operative
What is The Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 9 February 2025.
Is The Co-operative 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 The Co-operative last inspected?
The Co-operative was last inspected on 9 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Co-operative compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The 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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