The Southern Co-Operative Limited

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Southern Co-Operative Limited is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 56 High Street, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1LN, in the Hart local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hart oversees 647 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hart is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 56 High Street, Odiham, Hook
Postcode
RG29 1LN
Local Authority
Hart
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
778774

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Southern Co-Operative Limited?

The Southern Co-Operative Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hart.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Southern Co-Operative Limited last inspected?

The Southern Co-Operative Limited was last inspected on 2025-06-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Southern Co-Operative Limited located?

The Southern Co-Operative Limited is located at Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 56 High Street, Odiham, Hook , RG29 1LN, in the Hart local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG29 postcode area.