The Co-operative Group food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Vale of Glamorgan
The Co-operative Group 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 4 March 2014, more than 12 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: 1 Colcot Road, Barry
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Co-operative Group among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← The Co-operative Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Co-operative Group 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-operative Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Fields Nursing Home Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Community Pantry Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Cherry Orchard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Cardiff and Vale College Childcare Centre Caring Premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| CF10 Canteens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CF10 Shop Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Glamorgan Suite Other catering premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Co-operative Group
What is The Co-operative Group's food hygiene rating?
The Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 4 March 2014.
Is The Co-operative Group 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-operative Group last inspected?
The Co-operative Group was last inspected on 4 March 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Co-operative Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Co-operative Group compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and The Co-operative Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Co-operative Group 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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The Co-operative Group is one of 416 rated food businesses in Barry. See every hygiene rating in Barry →
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