Food Hygiene Ratings for The Co-Op

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

118
Locations
4.8/5
Average Rating
88.9%
Rated 5/5
0.9%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good88.9%96
Good9.3%10
Satisfactory0.9%1
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.9%1

The Co-Op has 118 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 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 88.9% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.9% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
The Co-OpSY3 6DUShropshire0May 28, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Chelmsford125.0/5
Shropshire104.4/5
West Oxfordshire95.0/5
Forest of Dean65.0/5
South Staffordshire55.0/5
Stockport55.0/5
Braintree44.8/5
Cotswold35.0/5
Ashfield25.0/5
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 118 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

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

The source snapshot contains 96 The Co-Op locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.9% 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