IBIS Budget food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Southampton
IBIS Budget holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 June 2024, more than 2 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: Etap Hotel, 3 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so IBIS Budget sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← IBIS Budget | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 IBIS Budget 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 IBIS Budget, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Boots (Unit 6) Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2018 |
| Alcohol Express Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| AVASK Food Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| British Broadcasting Corporation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| Abbey Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2012 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about IBIS Budget
What is IBIS Budget's food hygiene rating?
IBIS Budget has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 29 June 2024.
Is IBIS Budget safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was IBIS Budget last inspected?
IBIS Budget was last inspected on 29 June 2024, more than 2 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 IBIS Budget?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does IBIS Budget compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while IBIS Budget holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects IBIS Budget 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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