Southland Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Adur
Southland Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 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: 272 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6BF
How it compares in Adur
That puts Southland Stores among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Southland Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Southland Stores 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 Southland Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Deli Marche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Breakfast Club at St Peters School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Cavell House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Best of Buddies Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Cupcake Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Southland Stores
What is Southland Stores's food hygiene rating?
Southland Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Southland Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southland Stores last inspected?
Southland Stores was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southland Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Southland Stores compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Southland Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Southland Stores 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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Southland Stores is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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