Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southampton
Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 April 2025, 15 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: 130 Edelvale Road, Southampton, SO18 5PY
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) 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% | ← Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) 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 Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bitterne United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best Fry Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bitterne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 360 Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beechwood School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
Questions about Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd)
What is Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 5 April 2025.
Is Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) last inspected?
Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) was last inspected on 5 April 2025, 15 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 Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) 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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