Food Safety in Portswood
141 establishments rated · 69.5% with 5 stars
Portswood is a suburb and electoral ward of Southampton, England. The suburb lies to the north-north-east of the city centre and is bounded by Freemantle, Highfield, Swaythling, St. Denys and Bevois Valley.
Portswood (SO17) is home to 141 rated food establishments in the Southampton area of Southampton. 69.5% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Portswood vs Southampton Average
% of establishments with given rating · Southampton average across 1,265 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Portswood
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highfield C of E Primary School School/college/university · SO17 1PX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Highfield Church and Centre Caring Premises · SO17 1RL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Champagne Charlies Retailers - other · SO17 2ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22 Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Food to Go (Interchange) Retailers - other · SO17 1BJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Cakesbypin Other catering premises · SO17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Chickaros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SO17 2NG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SO17 3AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub · SO17 1BJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SO17 1TW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Pepe's Piri Piri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SO17 2NF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Feb 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Portswood
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Farm Foods Ltd SO17 2NH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 17 Nov 2025 |
Muse Coffee Company Limited SO17 2WE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 Feb 2026 |
Sprinkles Gelato SO17 2NJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 28 Oct 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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