Bitterne Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Bitterne Charcoal Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 355 Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 1DN
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Bitterne Charcoal Grill 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% | ← Bitterne Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bitterne Charcoal Grill 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 Bitterne Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bitterne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 360 Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beechwood School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Bean off Road Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2017 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
Questions about Bitterne Charcoal Grill
What is Bitterne Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Bitterne Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Bitterne Charcoal Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bitterne Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Bitterne Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Bitterne Charcoal Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bitterne Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Bitterne Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Bitterne Charcoal Grill 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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