The Southern Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid Sussex
The Southern Co-operative 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 was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: The Co-operative Food, 200B London Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9RD
How this rating has changed
The Southern Co-operative was re-inspected on 28 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Southern Co-operative among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← The Southern Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 The Southern Co-operative 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Buddy's Pizza And Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2024 |
| Brewers Arms Also Trading As Broittos Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Church Road Newsagent Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Buon Appetito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Corbett Court Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Burgess Hill Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Befriended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Southern Co-operative
What is The Southern Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
The Southern Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 28 August 2026.
Is The Southern Co-operative 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 last inspected?
The Southern Co-operative was last inspected on 28 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Southern Co-operative?
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 The Southern Co-operative compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Southern Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Southern Co-operative 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Southern Co-operative is one of 204 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,349 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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