Paint Pots Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southampton
Paint Pots Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 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: 244 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Paint Pots Nursery among the 1,022 places in Southampton holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,022 | 69% | ← Paint Pots Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 277 | 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 217 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 Paint Pots Nursery 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 Paint Pots Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Arlott Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2018 |
| Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Big Belly Rude Boy'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Paint Pots Nursery
What is Paint Pots Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Paint Pots Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Paint Pots Nursery 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paint Pots Nursery last inspected?
Paint Pots Nursery was last inspected on 22 January 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 Paint Pots Nursery?
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 Paint Pots Nursery compare to other places in Southampton?
69% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Paint Pots Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Paint Pots Nursery 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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