Co-operative Group

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-12-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Co-operative Group is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 400 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 4DF, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 December 2023, 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. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
400 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds
Postcode
LU7 4DF
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
943724

Location

FAQ

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

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

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 Group last inspected?

Co-operative Group was last inspected on 2023-12-20. 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 Group located?

Co-operative Group is located at 400 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds , LU7 4DF, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LU7 postcode area.