CO-OP and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Eastleigh
CO-OP and Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12-14 High Street Botley Southampton SO30 2EA, SO30 2EA
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts CO-OP and Post Office among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ← CO-OP and Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At CO-OP and Post Office none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to CO-OP and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alphabets Pre-School Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| CrackleRock Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Botley Brewery & Hidden Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 1086 Wine Bar and Charcuterie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Flour and Fire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2016 |
| Deveroast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about CO-OP and Post Office
What is CO-OP and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
CO-OP and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 31 March 2026.
Is CO-OP and Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was CO-OP and Post Office last inspected?
CO-OP and Post Office was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at CO-OP and Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CO-OP and Post Office compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and CO-OP and Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects CO-OP and Post Office and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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