Food Hygiene Ratings for Co-Op

636 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

636
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
94.1%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good94.1%524
Good5.0%28
Satisfactory0.7%4
Improvement Needed0.2%1
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Co-Op has 636 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 94.1% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Dover has the lowest average rating for Co-Op while Adur has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
Co-opBB18 6DBPendle2Oct 06, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Bristol204.9/5
Brighton and Hove184.9/5
Milton Keynes184.8/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole145.0/5
Cheshire West and Chester145.0/5
Scottish Borders140.0/5
Belfast City134.8/5
North Yorkshire135.0/5
Bromley114.9/5
Somerset115.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Co-Op's average food hygiene rating?+

Co-Op has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 636 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Co-Op locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 524 Co-Op locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 94.1% of all rated branches.

Which Co-Op has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Co-Op locations are in areas like Dover. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies