Northam Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southampton
Northam Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: 117 Northam Road, Southampton, SO14 0QH
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Northam Social 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% | ← Northam Social 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Northam Social 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 Northam Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 7 Days Pizza and Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boulder Shack Climbing Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| ACG Speciality Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Belgium & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Northam Social Club
What is Northam Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Northam Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Northam Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Northam Social Club last inspected?
Northam Social Club was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 Northam Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Northam Social Club compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Northam Social Club holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Northam Social 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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