Botley -Boorley Green EXP food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Eastleigh
Botley -Boorley Green EXP holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Unit 3 Wild House Armfield Way Botley Southampton SO32 2ZZ, SO32 2ZZ
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Botley -Boorley Green EXP 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% | ← Botley -Boorley Green EXP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Botley -Boorley Green EXP 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 Botley -Boorley Green EXP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boorley Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Berrywood Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| HC3S at Berrywood Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Hedge End Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| 4Wards Multi-Activity Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Wellstead Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Botley -Boorley Green EXP
What is Botley -Boorley Green EXP's food hygiene rating?
Botley -Boorley Green EXP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Botley -Boorley Green EXP 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Botley -Boorley Green EXP last inspected?
Botley -Boorley Green EXP was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Botley -Boorley Green EXP?
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 Botley -Boorley Green EXP compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Botley -Boorley Green EXP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Botley -Boorley Green EXP 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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