Co-Operative Pioneer food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cornwall
Co-Operative Pioneer 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: Co-Operative Retails Services Limited, 115 - 117 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2LD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Co-Operative Pioneer among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Co-Operative Pioneer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 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 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-Operative Pioneer 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 Pioneer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris' Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Game On Cornwall Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bay Cafe And Pasty Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Apothecary Forager Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Mr Billy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Archie Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Newlyn Cheese And Charcuterie Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Cornish Hen Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Co-Operative Pioneer
What is Co-Operative Pioneer's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative Pioneer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Co-Operative Pioneer 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-Operative Pioneer last inspected?
Co-Operative Pioneer was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months 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 Pioneer?
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 Co-Operative Pioneer compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative Pioneer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Co-Operative Pioneer 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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