Belgium & Blues food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Belgium & Blues 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 184 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DW
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Belgium & Blues among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Belgium & Blues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 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 218 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Belgium & Blues 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 Belgium & Blues, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Broadcasting Corporation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| 7 Days Pizza and Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Breadford's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bar 104 Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Barraquito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Belgium & Blues
What is Belgium & Blues's food hygiene rating?
Belgium & Blues has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Belgium & Blues 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 Belgium & Blues last inspected?
Belgium & Blues was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Belgium & Blues?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belgium & Blues compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Belgium & Blues is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Belgium & Blues 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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