Brunch & Barista food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Brunch & Barista holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 June 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: 102 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DT
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Brunch & Barista sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← Brunch & Barista | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brunch & Barista 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 Brunch & Barista, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 104 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Belgium & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Brunch & Barista
What is Brunch & Barista's food hygiene rating?
Brunch & Barista has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 29 June 2024.
Is Brunch & Barista safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brunch & Barista last inspected?
Brunch & Barista was last inspected on 29 June 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 Brunch & Barista?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Brunch & Barista compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Brunch & Barista holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Brunch & Barista 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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