Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hertsmere
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 13 February 2025, 18 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Hertsmere score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Hertsmere ratings →
Address: 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5AS
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Co-Op among the 600 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 80% 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 | 600 | 80% | ← Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| China Style Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 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 Hertsmere Council on 13 February 2025.
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 13 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere 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 Hertsmere?
80% of the 746 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere 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 159 rated food businesses in Potters Bar. See every hygiene rating in Potters Bar →
Hertsmere inspects and rates 842 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Hertsmere →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk
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