Early Years Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southampton
Early Years Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Early Years Centre was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Building 41, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BH
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Early Years Centre 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% | ← Early Years Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Early Years Centre 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 Early Years Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arlott Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2018 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2024 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
Questions about Early Years Centre
What is Early Years Centre's food hygiene rating?
Early Years Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Early Years Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Early Years Centre last inspected?
Early Years Centre was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Early Years Centre?
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 Early Years Centre compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Early Years Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Early Years Centre 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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