The Co-op (Fingrith)

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Co-op (Fingrith) is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at The Cottage, 1 Fingrith Hall Road, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0RU, in the Brentwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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. Brentwood oversees 724 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brentwood is 4.7 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
The Cottage, 1 Fingrith Hall Road, Blackmore, Essex
Postcode
CM4 0RU
Local Authority
Brentwood
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1864061

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Co-op (Fingrith)?

The Co-op (Fingrith) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Brentwood.

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 The Co-op (Fingrith) last inspected?

The Co-op (Fingrith) was last inspected on 2025-09-29. 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 The Co-op (Fingrith) located?

The Co-op (Fingrith) is located at The Cottage, 1 Fingrith Hall Road, Blackmore, Essex , CM4 0RU, in the Brentwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM4 postcode area.