The Southern Co-operative Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Devon
The Southern Co-operative Ltd 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 14 February 2024, more than 2 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: 147 Younghayes Road, Cranbrook, Exeter, EX5 7DR
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Southern Co-operative Ltd among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Southern Co-operative Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At 143 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Echoes Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Future Skills Centre School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Udder Stuff Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2020 |
| Cranberry Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Cranbrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Denleys Essence Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ABM Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about The Southern Co-operative Ltd
What is The Southern Co-operative Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Southern Co-operative Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 14 February 2024.
Is The Southern Co-operative Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
The Southern Co-operative Ltd was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Southern Co-operative Ltd?
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 Ltd compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Southern Co-operative Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Southern Co-operative Ltd 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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