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The Co-operative food hygiene rating

The Co-operative

Somerfield Stores Limited
78-80 Station Road
Birchington
Kent
CT7 9RA
Inspected 14 July 2025

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Thanet

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Co-operative in Thanet currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 July 2025. The Co-operative is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Somerfield Stores Limited, 78-80 Station Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9RA.

Business name
The Co-operative
Business type
Retailers - other
Local authority
Thanet
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
14 July 2025
FHRS ID
608343
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

14 July 2025

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Co-operative.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
14 July 2025 5 Very good Current