Charles Baynham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastleigh
Charles Baynham holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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: 20 Bournemouth Road Chandler's Ford Eastleigh SO53 3DB, SO53 3DB
How it compares in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Charles Baynham sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ← Charles Baynham | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Charles Baynham 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 Charles Baynham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Chandler's Ford Central Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| China Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chandlers Ford Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Dinks Pickleball Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ahmad Tea Importers/Exporters | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Adore Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Charles Baynham
What is Charles Baynham's food hygiene rating?
Charles Baynham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Eastleigh Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Charles Baynham safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Charles Baynham last inspected?
Charles Baynham was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Charles Baynham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charles Baynham compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while Charles Baynham holds a 3. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Charles Baynham 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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