The Master Builder food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastleigh
The Master Builder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: The Master Builder Swaythling Road West End Southampton SO30 3AH, SO30 3AH
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The Master Builder 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% | ← The Master Builder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Master Builder 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 The Master Builder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best Fry Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Saint James' Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Master Builder
What is The Master Builder's food hygiene rating?
The Master Builder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Master Builder 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Master Builder last inspected?
The Master Builder was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 The Master Builder?
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 The Master Builder compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The Master Builder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Master Builder 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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