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Food hygiene in Southampton

In the last month 4 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southampton were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Southampton area (1), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 2nd of 63 Southampton areas for inspections. Over three months, 68% of the 31 places scored here got a 5, below the 74% across Southampton. 2 places scored 2 or below. 38 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

SO14, Southampton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southampton

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4hygiene scoreslast 31 days
68%scored 5last 3 months · Southampton 74%
2scored 0 to 2last 3 months
38waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southampton.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • China Wok was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 3 September 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • COISHI was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 12 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

38 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Southampton against Southampton

Food hygieneSouthamptonMiddle Southampton area
Scores, last month41
Scores, last 3 months314
Scored 5, last 3 months68%74% (all Southampton)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months20
Waiting for a first inspection385

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southampton. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Southampton43168%238
St Mary's11450%217
Newtown (SO14)11464%114
Old Town11250%211
Nichols Town01145%215
The Polygon11060%114
Ocean Village0863%09
See every Southampton area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Southampton page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Southampton?

In the last three months 31 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southampton were given a hygiene score, and 21 (68%) scored 5. Across Southampton, 74% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Southampton had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, China Wok was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 3 September 2026 and COISHI was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 12 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Southampton?

38 food places near Southampton are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.