The Southern Co-Operative Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
The Southern Co-Operative Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 323 Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 0RA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Southern Co-Operative Ltd among the 3,808 places in Dorset 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Hardy Other catering premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Chickerell Codfathers limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Conifers Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Abbotsbury Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Buxton House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Dorset Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Blossoms Bees Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
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 Dorset Council on 22 November 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 shop 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset 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 Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Southern Co-Operative Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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