The Southern Co-Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
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 27 September 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: Ashley Heights, Ashley Down Road, Bishopston, BS7 9BU
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Southern Co-Operative among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← The Southern Co-Operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ CCB ADC Coffee Shop School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ CCB ADC Refectory School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Ashgrove Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ashgrove Pharmacy Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ashley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2021 |
| Anchor/PizzaAmore/DoughMasters/ManduGuys/Hansik/Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ashley Down After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 27 September 2025.
Is 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 The Southern Co-Operative last inspected?
The Southern Co-Operative was last inspected on 27 September 2025, 9 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 "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 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, and The Southern Co-Operative is one of them.
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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The Southern Co-Operative is one of 161 rated food businesses in Bishopston. See every hygiene rating in Bishopston →
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