The Southern Co-Operative Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Windsor and Maidenhead
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
The rating dates from 9 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Co Op, Unit 1, 72 - 74 Arthur Road, SL4 1RX
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Southern Co-Operative Limited sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ← The Southern Co-Operative Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma News Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cafe On The River Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| ABM Catering At The Windsor Boys School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| A P Souvenirs & Gifts Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| A Hoppy Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant Windsor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
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 Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 9 March 2021.
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 9 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead 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 Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, while The Southern Co-Operative Limited holds a 4. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead 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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