The Co-operative Group

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-06-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Co-operative Group is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA, in the Gateshead local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 June 2024, 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 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Gateshead oversees 1,671 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Gateshead 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
Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead
Postcode
NE9 6TA
Local Authority
Gateshead
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
664582

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Co-operative Group?

The Co-operative Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Gateshead.

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-operative Group last inspected?

The Co-operative Group was last inspected on 2024-06-12. 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-operative Group located?

The Co-operative Group is located at Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead , NE9 6TA, in the Gateshead local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE9 postcode area.