What is the average food hygiene rating in SO14?

The average food hygiene rating in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton is 4.45 out of 5, across 376 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SO14 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

249 food businesses in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66.2% of the 376 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 6 June 2026.

How many food businesses in SO14 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this SO14 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SO14 postcode area of Southampton (421 establishments on record, 376 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in SO14

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.45/5, with 66.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 421 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SO14 (Southampton) has 249 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 376 rated premises (66.2%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 6 June 2026.

Rating distribution in SO14

5★ Very Good

249 (66.2%)

4★ Good

72 (19.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

38 (10.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (2.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 43 awaiting inspection and 2 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SO14: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SO14?: The average food hygiene rating in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton is 4.45 out of 5, across 376 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SO14 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 249 food businesses in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66.2% of the 376 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 6 June 2026.
How many food businesses in SO14 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the SO14 postcode area of Southampton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this SO14 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SO14 postcode area of Southampton (421 establishments on record, 376 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in SO14

The Dancing ManPub/bar/nightclub · The Wool House, Town Quay, Southampton · SO14 2AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
Maxims Pizza & KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 159 High Street, Southampton · SO14 2BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
Warren's Ice Cream LimitedMobile caterer · SO14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 132 High Street, Southampton · SO14 2BR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Hobby House, Also T/As Hobby House ModelsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amplevine House, Dukes Road, Southampton · SO14 0ST
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
CoffeelogyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1, Vincent Place, Vincents Walk, Southampton · SO14 1JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Merkur SlotsOther catering premises · 89 Above Bar Street, Southampton · SO14 7FG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
St Johns Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Castle Way, Southampton · SO14 2AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Ji ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 East Street, Southampton · SO14 3HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Happy LemonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 - 4 East Street, Southampton · SO14 3HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
The Eggfree CakeboxRetailers - other · 14 East Street, Southampton · SO14 3HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Triple A Cafe LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Castle Way, Southampton · SO14 2BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026

Places needing improvement in SO14

Lucky StarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton · SO14 0JR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Victory NewsRetailers - other · 133A High Street, Southampton · SO14 2BR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Shanghai BayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · First Floor, 17A Above Bar Street, Southampton · SO14 7DX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
Medina FoodsRetailers - other · 75 Clovelly Road, Southampton · SO14 0AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2025
International FoodsRetailers - other · 83 - 95 Derby Road, Southampton, Hampshire · SO14 0DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 February 2025
Cattle SteakhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 - 15 Hanover Buildings, Southampton · SO14 1JX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026
Shahi CanteenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Argyle Road, Southampton · SO14 0BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 September 2025
One Stop Lodge Road Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 48 Lodge Road, Southampton · SO14 6RJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 421 real Food Standards Agency records for the SO14 postcode area, of which 376 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.