Chesham House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southampton
Chesham House 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
The rating dates from 9 December 2019, more than 6 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: 194 West End Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 6PN
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Chesham House 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% | ← Chesham House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chesham House 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 Chesham House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Bitterne United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bitterne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best Fry Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| 360 Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Chesham House
What is Chesham House's food hygiene rating?
Chesham House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 9 December 2019.
Is Chesham House 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 Chesham House last inspected?
Chesham House was last inspected on 9 December 2019, more than 6 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 Chesham House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chesham House compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Chesham House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Chesham House 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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