The Mulberry Bush food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southampton
The Mulberry Bush holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: Witts Hill, Southampton, SO18 4QG
How it compares in Southampton
That puts The Mulberry Bush among the 1,022 places in Southampton holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,022 | 69% | ← The Mulberry Bush | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 277 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Mulberry Bush 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 Mulberry Bush, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Bitterne Park School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 360 Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beechwood School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Bean off Road Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2017 |
| Andys Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Mulberry Bush
What is The Mulberry Bush's food hygiene rating?
The Mulberry Bush has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Mulberry Bush 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mulberry Bush last inspected?
The Mulberry Bush was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mulberry Bush?
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 Mulberry Bush compare to other places in Southampton?
69% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Mulberry Bush is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects The Mulberry Bush 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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