Southern Co-Operatives Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gosport
Southern Co-Operatives Limited 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 15 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit A, Anstice Court, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 8AT
How it compares in Gosport
That puts Southern Co-Operatives Limited among the 492 places in Gosport holding top marks, 86% 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 | 492 | 86% | ← Southern Co-Operatives Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 30 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 Southern Co-Operatives 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 Southern Co-Operatives Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Barn Catering (Retail) Ltd Other catering premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Court Barn Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Bun Penny Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Canford Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Club In The Hub School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Antep Turkish Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bar Flores Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Blue Cobra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Southern Co-Operatives Limited
What is Southern Co-Operatives Limited's food hygiene rating?
Southern Co-Operatives Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Southern Co-Operatives Limited 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 Southern Co-Operatives Limited last inspected?
Southern Co-Operatives Limited was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southern Co-Operatives Limited?
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 Southern Co-Operatives Limited compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and Southern Co-Operatives Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects Southern Co-Operatives 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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Understanding this rating
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Southern Co-Operatives Limited is one of 61 rated food businesses in Lee-on-the-Solent. See every hygiene rating in Lee-on-the-Solent →
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