The Southern Co-Operative Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Isle of Wight
The Southern Co-Operative Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Southern Co-Operative Limited was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 62 West Street, Ryde, PO33 2UH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Southern Co-Operative Limited sits behind roughly 1,042 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ← The Southern Co-Operative Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2015 |
| Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2018 |
| Easthill Home For Deaf People Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Premier West Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Men Only IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Ryde Society Ltd Sheltered Housing Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about The Southern Co-Operative Limited
What is The Southern Co-Operative Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Southern Co-Operative Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Southern Co-Operative 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Southern Co-Operative Limited last inspected?
The Southern Co-Operative Limited was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Southern Co-Operative 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Southern Co-Operative Limited compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while The Southern Co-Operative Limited holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Southern Co-Operative 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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