Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Adur
Co-Op 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 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Co Operative Retail Services 8 - 16 Southwick Square, Southwick, BN42 4FJ
How it compares in Adur
That puts Co-Op 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% | ← Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Out Southwick Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ali Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Champion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Carats Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club (bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Cakes By Claudia Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Co-Op
What is Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Co-Op 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 last inspected?
Co-Op was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Co-Op?
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 compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Co-Op 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Co-Op is one of 65 rated food businesses in Southwick. See every hygiene rating in Southwick →
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