Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
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 3 December 2024, 19 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: 115 Montacute Road, East Stoke, TA14 6UQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Co-op among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanchester Academy School/college/university | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Kings Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Carents House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| Montacute House & Court Yard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| The Phelips Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Montacute Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Tinker's Bubble Trust Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
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 Somerset Council on 3 December 2024.
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 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset 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 Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset 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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