Holiday Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Southampton
Holiday Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Holiday Inn 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% | ← Holiday Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Holiday Inn 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 Holiday Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Boots (Unit 6) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2018 |
| Alcohol Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| AVASK Food Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Abbey Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2012 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
Questions about Holiday Inn
What is Holiday Inn's food hygiene rating?
Holiday Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Holiday Inn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holiday Inn last inspected?
Holiday Inn was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Holiday Inn?
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 Holiday Inn compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Holiday Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Holiday Inn 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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