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Co-op food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Co-op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 2 January 2025, 18 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: Fen Regis House, 9 Town Street, Upwell, PE14 9AF

How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

That puts Co-op among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% 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.

Every rated food business in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
5 out of 5 1,206 89% ← Co-op
4 out of 5 98 7%
3 out of 5 29 2%
2 out of 5 7 1%
1 out of 5 11 1%
0 out of 5 2 <1%

A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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
Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub 76 yards away 5 - Very good 6 November 2018
J R Stott Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 24 February 2026
Joanne's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 10 January 2025
Russell's Fresh Meats Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 11 March 2026
The Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 28 January 2022
Beaupre Community Primary School School/college/university 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 4 June 2026
Premier Wraparound Beaupre Community Primary School School/college/university 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 10 November 2025
Michael 27 Limited Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 3 - Generally satisfactory 10 February 2025

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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 2 January 2025.

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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Co-op last inspected?

Co-op was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk?

89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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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Understanding this rating

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The official record is held by the council: http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/

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