Central England Cooperative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Harborough
Central England Cooperative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 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: The Sir Frank Whittle, Linden Drive, Lutterworth, LE17 4SS
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Central England Cooperative sits behind roughly 679 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ← Central England Cooperative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Central England Cooperative 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 Central England Cooperative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papadoms Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Waves Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Big Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Linden Food Store Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Red Arrow Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Pat Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| IFG@Lutterworth College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| The Academy For Dementia Research And Education Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
Questions about Central England Cooperative
What is Central England Cooperative's food hygiene rating?
Central England Cooperative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Central England Cooperative safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central England Cooperative last inspected?
Central England Cooperative was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central England Cooperative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central England Cooperative compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Central England Cooperative holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Central England Cooperative 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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