The Co Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bromsgrove
The 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 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: 5 St Kenelms Road, Romsley, Worcestershire, B62 0NU
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Co Op among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Co Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 The 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 The Co Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercups Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| David Withers Butchers Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Boundless Outdoors Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Grange Hill House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| Halesowen Golf Range Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Hasbury Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Halesowen Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Co Op
What is The Co Op's food hygiene rating?
The Co Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 18 October 2023.
Is The 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 The Co Op last inspected?
The Co Op was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Co Op compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Co Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The 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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