The Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chichester
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 29 July 2024, 23 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.
Address: High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QG
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Co-operative among the 1,250 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← The Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Selsey Football And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Chicks Rotisserie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Vault Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Brewed Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Chaplins Little Shake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| New Magna Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 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 Chichester Council on 29 July 2024.
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 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Co-operative compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Co-operative is one of 100 rated food businesses in Selsey. See every hygiene rating in Selsey →
Chichester inspects and rates 1,436 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Chichester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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