Woodies At The junction food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southampton
Woodies At The junction holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Woodies At The junction was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Southampton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Southampton ratings →
Address: 21 Priory Road, Southampton, SO17 2JZ
How this rating has changed
Woodies At The junction has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Woodies At The junction among the 1,028 places in Southampton holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,028 | 69% | ← Woodies At The junction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 214 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 Woodies At The junction 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 Woodies At The junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesti Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boulder Shack Climbing Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Al Baraka Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| BEK Sourdough Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Brookvale House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Budwood Gordon Avenue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Woodies At The junction
What is Woodies At The junction's food hygiene rating?
Woodies At The junction has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Woodies At The junction 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodies At The junction last inspected?
Woodies At The junction was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woodies At The junction?
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 Woodies At The junction compare to other places in Southampton?
69% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Woodies At The junction is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Woodies At The junction 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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