Southern Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Southern Coop 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 1 Steeplechase Way, Fontwell, BN18 0UF
How it compares in Arun
That puts Southern Coop among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Southern Coop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Southern Coop 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 Southern Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Stables Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Weighing Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Fontwell Park Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| KFC - Arundel Road Fontwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Shell Waitrose Fontwell Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Laurels Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
Questions about Southern Coop
What is Southern Coop's food hygiene rating?
Southern Coop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Southern Coop 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 Southern Coop last inspected?
Southern Coop was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southern Coop?
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 Southern Coop compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Southern Coop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Southern Coop 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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