Southampton Old Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southampton
Southampton Old Bowling Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Southampton (Old) Bowling Green Clubhouse, Lower Canal Walk, Southampton
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Southampton Old Bowling Club sits behind roughly 1,294 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Southampton Old Bowling Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Southampton Old Bowling Club 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.
Questions about Southampton Old Bowling Club
What is Southampton Old Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Southampton Old Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Southampton Old Bowling Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Southampton Old Bowling Club last inspected?
Southampton Old Bowling Club was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Southampton Old Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southampton Old Bowling Club compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Southampton Old Bowling Club holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Southampton Old Bowling Club 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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