Food Hygiene Ratings for The Co-Op

108 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.8/5.

108
Locations
4.8/5
Average Rating
88.8%
Rated 5/5
1.1%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good88.8%79
Good7.9%7
Satisfactory1.1%1
Improvement Needed1.1%1
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement1.1%1

The Co-Op has 108 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.8 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 88.8% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 1.1% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Shropshire has the lowest average rating for The Co-Op while Chelmsford 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
The Co-OpSY3 6DUShropshire0May 28, 2025
The Co-opSS5 4EGRochford2Jan 13, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Chelmsford135.0/5
Shropshire104.5/5
West Oxfordshire95.0/5
Forest of Dean65.0/5
South Staffordshire55.0/5
Stockport55.0/5
Cotswold35.0/5
Ashfield25.0/5
Barking and Dagenham24.0/5
Basildon24.5/5

Frequently asked questions

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

The Co-Op has an average food hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 108 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

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

There are currently 79 The Co-Op locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.8% of all rated branches.

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

The lowest rated The Co-Op locations are in areas like Shropshire. There are 1 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