The Longship Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastleigh
The Longship Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hedge End Golf Centre Upper Northam Road Hedge End Southampton SO30 4BZ, SO30 4BZ
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The Longship Cafe among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ← The Longship Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Longship Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Longship Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busikids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee @ Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Longship Cafe
What is The Longship Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Longship Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Longship Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Longship Cafe last inspected?
The Longship Cafe was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Longship Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Longship Cafe compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The Longship Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Longship Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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