Lucky Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Lucky Star holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: 36 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton, SO14 0JR
How it compares in Southampton
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,486 rated places in Southampton score this low, about one in 743. By contrast 68% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Lucky Star |
A further 218 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Lucky Star the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lucky Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Shack Climbing Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Antelope House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| 7 Days Pizza and Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Budwood Gordon Avenue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| 7 Bone Southampton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Lucky Star
What is Lucky Star's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Star has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Southampton Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Lucky Star safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Lucky Star last inspected?
Lucky Star was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Lucky Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky Star compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Lucky Star holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Lucky Star 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southampton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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