Rick's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastleigh
Rick's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: 4 Coronation Parade Hamble-LE-Rice Southampton SO31 4JT, SO31 4JT
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Rick's among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Rick's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Rick's 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 Rick's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers of Hamble Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Elior @ GE Aviation Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Hamble Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2015 |
| Creative Kidz Childcare Hamble Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| HC3S at Hamble Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Hamble Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Hamble Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Rick's
What is Rick's's food hygiene rating?
Rick's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Rick's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rick's last inspected?
Rick's was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Rick's?
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 Rick's compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Rick's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Rick's 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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