Hooch and Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Hooch and Candy 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
This is a fresh result: Hooch and Candy was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 82B - 82C Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2BX
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Hooch and Candy 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% | ← Hooch and Candy | |
| 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 Hooch and Candy 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 Hooch and Candy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadford's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barraquito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| 7 Bone Southampton Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Belgium & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 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 Hooch and Candy
What is Hooch and Candy's food hygiene rating?
Hooch and Candy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Hooch and Candy 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 Hooch and Candy last inspected?
Hooch and Candy was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Hooch and Candy?
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 Hooch and Candy compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Hooch and Candy holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Hooch and Candy 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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