Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bedford
Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: 151 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, MK42 6AE
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). 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-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd)., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd at Wixams Tree Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd at Wixams Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Elstow Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 9th Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd at Wilstead Lower School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd).
What is Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd).'s food hygiene rating?
Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). 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-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). last inspected?
Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd).?
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 Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). 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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