Champagne Charlies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Champagne Charlies 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
The rating dates from 22 October 2019, more than 6 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: 23 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2ES
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Champagne Charlies 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% | ← Champagne Charlies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Champagne Charlies 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 Champagne Charlies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Anesti Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Budwood Gordon Avenue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Al Baraka Superstore Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Boulder Shack Climbing Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Brookvale House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
Questions about Champagne Charlies
What is Champagne Charlies's food hygiene rating?
Champagne Charlies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 22 October 2019.
Is Champagne Charlies 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 Champagne Charlies last inspected?
Champagne Charlies was last inspected on 22 October 2019, more than 6 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 Champagne Charlies?
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 Champagne Charlies compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Champagne Charlies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Champagne Charlies 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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