Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Arun
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 supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: The Co-op Main Road, Yapton, BN18 0EY
How it compares in Arun
That puts Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative among the 972 places in Arun 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 145 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G D Poston Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Health & Independent Living Support Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arun Sports Arena Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Flying Fortress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Maypole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Jonahs mead ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Edgcumbes Tea And Coffee Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
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 16 January 2026.
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 supermarket 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 16 January 2026, 5 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 "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?
83% of the 1,166 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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