Romanian Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Romanian Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Romanian Shop was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 East Street, Southampton, SO14 3HG
How this rating has changed
Romanian Shop has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Romanian Shop 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% | ← Romanian Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Romanian Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| All Bar One West Quay Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
Questions about Romanian Shop
What is Romanian Shop's food hygiene rating?
Romanian Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Romanian Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Romanian Shop last inspected?
Romanian Shop was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
How does Romanian Shop compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Romanian Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Romanian Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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