Bridge Road Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Bridge Road Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 24 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 53 Bridge Road, Southampton, SO19 7GR
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Bridge Road Off Licence 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% | ← Bridge Road Off Licence | |
| 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 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 Bridge Road Off Licence 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 Bridge Road Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Road Sandweetch's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Annies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Alaplas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Banana Wharf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Bacaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Blue Jasmine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
Questions about Bridge Road Off Licence
What is Bridge Road Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Road Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Bridge Road Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Road Off Licence last inspected?
Bridge Road Off Licence was last inspected on 24 May 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 Bridge Road Off Licence?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge Road Off Licence compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Bridge Road Off Licence holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Bridge Road Off Licence 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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