Tea Rex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Tea Rex holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 August 2024, 23 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: 18 Bargate Street, Southampton, SO14 2DA
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Tea Rex 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% | ← Tea Rex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tea Rex 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 Tea Rex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| All Bar One West Quay Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Tea Rex
What is Tea Rex's food hygiene rating?
Tea Rex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 3 August 2024.
Is Tea Rex 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tea Rex last inspected?
Tea Rex was last inspected on 3 August 2024, 23 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 Tea Rex?
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 Tea Rex compare to other places in Southampton?
69% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Tea Rex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Tea Rex 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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