Food hygiene ratings in Southampton
Our data holds 1,712 food businesses in Southampton, rated between 2008-01-22 and 2026-08-17. 59.9% (1,025) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 47 (2.7%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Southampton 282nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Southampton
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,025 | 59.9% |
| 4 (good) | 272 | 15.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 152 | 8.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 23 | 1.3% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 22 | 1.3% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 211 | 12.3% |
| Exempt | 5 | 0.3% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 487 | 65.7% |
| Retailers - other | 264 | 49.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 | 42.2% |
| Other catering premises | 180 | 46.1% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 | 62.5% |
| Caring Premises | 125 | 84.8% |
| School/college/university | 110 | 81.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 81 | 48.1% |
Food businesses rated per month in Southampton
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Southampton
The 20 most recent of 47. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yun Noodle Bar, Also Trading As Yun Yan | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SO14 7DW |
| Sib's Fish & Chips | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO14 7FL |
| China Garden | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO16 4DB |
| Bridge Road Off Licence | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Retailers - other | SO19 7GR |
| Ceylon junction | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SO18 1FY |
| The Chennai Lounge | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-30 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SO14 3DT |
| Alex Fish and Chips | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO18 1FZ |
| Premier | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-19 | Retailers - other | SO17 2FS |
| Avenue Food and Wine | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Retailers - other | SO14 6FL |
| Convenience Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Retailers - other | SO14 6TX |
| Peking Garden | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-13 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO14 6RF |
| Dhaliwal Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-12 | Retailers - other | SO14 0DT |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-08 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | SO15 3ND |
| SP Star Convenience Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-06 | Retailers - other | SO19 9DZ |
| Lets Go Local | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-08 | Retailers - other | SO18 5GW |
| Shanghai Bay | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SO14 7DX |
| Xiongqi Hot Pot Southampton | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-24 | Other catering premises | SO17 2NJ |
| Lucky Star | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO14 0JR |
| New Oriental | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO18 4QD |
| Cattle Steakhouse | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-06 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SO14 1JX |
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Questions about Southampton
How many food businesses in Southampton are rated 5 (very good)?
1,025 of 1,712 food businesses in Southampton (59.9%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-17.
Which food businesses in Southampton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
47 food businesses in Southampton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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