The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Winchester City
The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) 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
This is a fresh result: The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Co-op, 16A City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 Limited (Co-op) 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 Limited (Co-op), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| City Fish Bar & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Eighty Eights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Catkin & Pussywillow Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cambria House Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Bangkok Bistro Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op)
What is The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op)'s food hygiene rating?
The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) 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 The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) last inspected?
The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) 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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