Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Denbighshire
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 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: Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Station Road, Ruthin, LL15 1BP
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Co-operative among the 815 places in Denbighshire 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B M Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Ruthin tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2025 |
| Aydin's Traditional Fish And Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Seconds Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 June 2023 |
| Ruthin Wholefoods Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2018 |
| Ruthin Kebab And Burger House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| RMS News and Wine Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative
What is Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 3 December 2024.
Is 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 Co-operative last inspected?
Co-operative was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Co-operative compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects 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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Co-operative is one of 113 rated food businesses in Ruthin. See every hygiene rating in Ruthin →
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