Basil and Bay food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Basil and Bay holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: 130 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NX
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Basil and Bay 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% | ← Basil and Bay | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Basil and Bay 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 Basil and Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACG Speciality Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bar 104 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| 7 Days Pizza and Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
Questions about Basil and Bay
What is Basil and Bay's food hygiene rating?
Basil and Bay has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Basil and Bay 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Basil and Bay last inspected?
Basil and Bay was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Basil and Bay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Basil and Bay compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Basil and Bay holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Basil and Bay 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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