Redbridge Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southampton
Redbridge Community School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, SO16 9RJ
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Redbridge Community School 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% | ← Redbridge Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Redbridge Community School 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 Redbridge Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Acorns Community Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Central Totton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Southampton, Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Redbridge Community School
What is Redbridge Community School's food hygiene rating?
Redbridge Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Redbridge Community School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Redbridge Community School last inspected?
Redbridge Community School was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Redbridge Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Redbridge Community School compare to other places in Southampton?
69% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Redbridge Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Redbridge Community School 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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