Chatime food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Chatime 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 27 April 2026, 2 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: 170 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2BY
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Chatime 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% | ← Chatime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chatime, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| All Bar One West Quay Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Bamboo Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
Questions about Chatime
What is Chatime's food hygiene rating?
Chatime has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Chatime 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 Chatime last inspected?
Chatime was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
How does Chatime compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Chatime is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Chatime 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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