Moby Dick food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Moby Dick 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 1 Church Street, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LG
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Moby Dick 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% | ← Moby Dick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Moby Dick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Ashwood Rest Home Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Bright Water Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Moby Dick
What is Moby Dick's food hygiene rating?
Moby Dick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Moby Dick 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 Moby Dick last inspected?
Moby Dick was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
How does Moby Dick compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Moby Dick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Moby Dick 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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