The Southern Co-Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Hampshire
The Southern Co-Operative 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 6 March 2020, more than 6 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: 30 Winchester Road Four Marks Alton GU34 5HG
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Southern Co-Operative sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← The Southern Co-Operative | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Alton Four Marks Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Butterflies Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2016 |
| Four Marks Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Church of the Good Shepherd Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| C J Read Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Clementines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Nosh Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Four Marks and Medstead Community Cupboard Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 6 March 2020.
Is The Southern Co-Operative 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 last inspected?
The Southern Co-Operative was last inspected on 6 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Southern Co-Operative holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire 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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