Chilli Flames food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Chilli Flames 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 1 February 2025, 17 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: 7 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Chilli Flames among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Chilli Flames | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 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 218 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 Chilli Flames 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 Chilli Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadford's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barraquito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| 7 Bone Southampton Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Belgium & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Abbey Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2012 |
| British Broadcasting Corporation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
Questions about Chilli Flames
What is Chilli Flames's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Flames has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 1 February 2025.
Is Chilli Flames 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 Chilli Flames last inspected?
Chilli Flames was last inspected on 1 February 2025, 17 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 Chilli Flames?
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 Chilli Flames compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Chilli Flames is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Chilli Flames 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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