BTC Sports Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
BTC Sports Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 4 April 2013, more than 13 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: Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO16 2PA
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so BTC Sports 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% | ← BTC Sports 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 BTC Sports 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to BTC Sports Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2024 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Big Belly Rude Boy'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Arlott Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2018 |
| Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about BTC Sports Club
What is BTC Sports Club's food hygiene rating?
BTC Sports Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 4 April 2013.
Is BTC Sports Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 BTC Sports Club last inspected?
BTC Sports Club was last inspected on 4 April 2013, more than 13 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 BTC Sports 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 BTC Sports Club compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while BTC Sports Club holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects BTC Sports 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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