Co-Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southampton
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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9AT
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Co-Operative among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Co-Operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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-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 Co-Operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Bob & Paula's Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Aspen Care/Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| BP Sholing Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
Questions about Co-Operative
What is Co-Operative's food hygiene rating?
Co-Operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 1 October 2025.
Is 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 Co-Operative last inspected?
Co-Operative was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-Operative compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects 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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