BEK Sourdough Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Southampton
BEK Sourdough Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: 124 St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FQ
How it compares in Southampton
That puts BEK Sourdough Bakery 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% | ← BEK Sourdough Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 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 BEK Sourdough Bakery 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 BEK Sourdough Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bean off Road Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2017 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Anesti Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Brookvale House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Al Baraka Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
Questions about BEK Sourdough Bakery
What is BEK Sourdough Bakery's food hygiene rating?
BEK Sourdough Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 10 February 2025.
Is BEK Sourdough Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BEK Sourdough Bakery last inspected?
BEK Sourdough Bakery was last inspected on 10 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 BEK Sourdough Bakery?
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 BEK Sourdough Bakery compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and BEK Sourdough Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects BEK Sourdough Bakery 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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