The Southern Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chichester
The Southern Co-operative 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 July 2025, 12 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: 261 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JE
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Southern Co-operative among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The Southern Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Camping And Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Coffee Connect Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Pantry To Platter Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Green Roots Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Canvas Coffee Mobile caterer | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Farmshop Bakehouse Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Prinsted Care Home Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ferndale Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 7 July 2025.
Is The Southern Co-operative 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 last inspected?
The Southern Co-operative was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester 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 "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 The Southern Co-operative compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Southern Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Southern Co-operative is one of 51 rated food businesses in Emsworth. See every hygiene rating in Emsworth →
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