Behave and Graze food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Behave and Graze 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 25 September 2025, 9 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.
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Behave and Graze 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% | ← Behave and Graze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Behave and Graze 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.
Questions about Behave and Graze
What is Behave and Graze's food hygiene rating?
Behave and Graze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Behave and Graze 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 Behave and Graze last inspected?
Behave and Graze was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Behave and Graze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Behave and Graze compare to other places in Southampton?
69% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Behave and Graze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Behave and Graze 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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