The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Eastleigh
The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 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: St John's Church Hall 19 St Johns Road Hedge End Southampton SO30 4AF, SO30 4AF
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) 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% | ← The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) 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 The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cafe cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Creative Kidz Childcare at Kings Copse Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee @ Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End)
What is The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End)'s food hygiene rating?
The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 10 November 2025.
Is The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) last inspected?
The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End)?
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 The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Mulberry Bush (Hedge End) 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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