The Victory Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastleigh
The Victory Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Victory Inn was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Victory Inn High Street Hamble-LE-Rice Southampton SO31 4HA, SO31 4HA
How this rating has changed
The Victory Inn has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 19 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Eastleigh
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 849 rated places in Eastleigh score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← The Victory Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Victory Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Victory Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast & Bounty Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2018 |
| Hamble River S C Food Inc Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Banana Wharf Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Hamble Village Playschool Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2018 |
| Jenny's by the Boats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Hamble Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2015 |
| Hamble Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Victory Inn
What is The Victory Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Victory Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Eastleigh Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Victory Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Victory Inn last inspected?
The Victory Inn was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Victory Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 The Victory Inn compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while The Victory Inn holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Victory Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Eastleigh, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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