CO-OPERATIVE FOOD

Very Good

Inspected: 2025-10-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling

Structural Compliance

Confidence in Management

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

CO-OPERATIVE FOOD is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Keele University, Three Mile Lane, Keele, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 5BG, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newcastle-Under-Lyme oversees 986 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type: Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address: Keele University, Three Mile Lane, Keele, Newcastle Under Lyme
Postcode: ST5 5BG
Local Authority: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Scheme Type: FHRS
FHRS Business ID: 1393548

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of CO-OPERATIVE FOOD?

CO-OPERATIVE FOOD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was CO-OPERATIVE FOOD last inspected?

CO-OPERATIVE FOOD was last inspected on 2025-10-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is CO-OPERATIVE FOOD located?

CO-OPERATIVE FOOD is located at Keele University, Three Mile Lane, Keele, Newcastle Under Lyme , ST5 5BG, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ST5 postcode area.