Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative food hygiene rating
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Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative 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, 12 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Arun score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Arun ratings →
Address: 1 Steeplechase Way, Fontwell, BN18 0UF
How it compares in Arun
That puts Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative among the 981 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 | 981 | 84% | ← Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 180 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 Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative 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 Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative, 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 Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative
What is Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative 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 Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative last inspected?
Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 12 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 Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative?
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 Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,171 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative 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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