Southern Co-Operative (The) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Somerset
Southern Co-Operative (The) 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 7 April 2025, 17 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.
93% of rated food businesses in North Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Somerset ratings →
Address: Hannah More Road, Nailsea, BS48 4RZ
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Southern Co-Operative (The) among the 1,177 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,177 | 75% | ← Southern Co-Operative (The) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 158 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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-Operative (The) 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-Operative (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Theatre Club Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Moorend Spout Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Noggins Old Fish Bar. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Ring O' Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Grove Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aspens @ Hannah More and Grove School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Grove Sports Centre & Soc Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Southern Co-Operative (The)
What is Southern Co-Operative (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Southern Co-Operative (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Southern Co-Operative (The) 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-Operative (The) last inspected?
Southern Co-Operative (The) was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southern Co-Operative (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southern Co-Operative (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,561 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Southern Co-Operative (The) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Southern Co-Operative (The) 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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Southern Co-Operative (The) is one of 49 rated food businesses in Nailsea. See every hygiene rating in Nailsea →
North Somerset inspects and rates 1,719 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk
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