Southern Co-Operatives Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fareham
Southern Co-Operatives Limited 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 44 The Square, Titchfield, Fareham, PO14 4RU
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Southern Co-Operatives Limited sits behind roughly 619 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Southern Co-Operatives Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Southern Co-Operatives Limited 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 Southern Co-Operatives Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicare Lunch Club Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Estee Lauder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Asda Fareham Highland Road Pfs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Southern Co-Operatives Limited
What is Southern Co-Operatives Limited's food hygiene rating?
Southern Co-Operatives Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fareham Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Southern Co-Operatives Limited 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 Southern Co-Operatives Limited last inspected?
Southern Co-Operatives Limited was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southern Co-Operatives Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southern Co-Operatives Limited compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Southern Co-Operatives Limited holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Southern Co-Operatives Limited 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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