MK Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
MK Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 August 2025, 10 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: 4 Shirley Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5RF
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so MK Express sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← MK Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 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 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 MK Express 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 MK Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Rest Home Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Cafe aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Bright Water Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Atherley Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about MK Express
What is MK Express's food hygiene rating?
MK Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 23 August 2025.
Is MK Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MK Express last inspected?
MK Express was last inspected on 23 August 2025, 10 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 MK Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MK Express compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while MK Express holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects MK Express 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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