M3 Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
M3 Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 20 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JX
How it compares in Southampton
That puts M3 Market 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% | ← M3 Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 M3 Market 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 M3 Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bar 104 Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about M3 Market
What is M3 Market's food hygiene rating?
M3 Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 10 February 2026.
Is M3 Market 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M3 Market last inspected?
M3 Market was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 M3 Market?
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 M3 Market compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and M3 Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects M3 Market 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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