Winmar International Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Winmar International Food Centre 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 9 December 2024, 19 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: 32 - 36 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NG
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Winmar International Food Centre sits behind roughly 1,294 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Winmar International Food Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Winmar International Food Centre 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 Winmar International Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Ashwood Rest Home Caring Premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Bright Water Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Winmar International Food Centre
What is Winmar International Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Winmar International Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Winmar International Food Centre 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 Winmar International Food Centre last inspected?
Winmar International Food Centre was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Winmar International Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winmar International Food Centre compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Winmar International Food Centre holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Winmar International Food Centre 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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