The Southern Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
The Southern Co-operative holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 May 2025, 14 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: 108 Redcliff Street, Redcliff, BS1 6LT
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Southern Co-operative sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Southern Co-operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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 The Southern Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about The Southern Co-operative
What is The Southern Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Southern Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 11 May 2025.
Is The Southern Co-operative safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Southern Co-operative last inspected?
The Southern Co-operative was last inspected on 11 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Southern Co-operative compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Southern Co-operative holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects 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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