Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd 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% | ← Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd | |
| 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 Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd 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 Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadford's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barraquito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| 7 Bone Southampton Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Belgium & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 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 Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd
What is Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd last inspected?
Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd was last inspected on 24 January 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 Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd?
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 Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd 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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