The Southern Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Runnymede
The Southern Co-op 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 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 210 New Haw Road, KT15 2DS
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts The Southern Co-op among the 509 places in Runnymede holding top marks, 83% 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 | 509 | 83% | ← The Southern Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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-op 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-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crockford Bridge Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Claire's Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Darley Dene Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Do or Dice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Brooklands Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Addlestone Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Addlestone Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about The Southern Co-op
What is The Southern Co-op's food hygiene rating?
The Southern Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 2 February 2026.
Is The Southern Co-op 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-op last inspected?
The Southern Co-op was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Southern Co-op?
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-op compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and The Southern Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects The Southern Co-op 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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