Central Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Central Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NF
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Central Coffee 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% | ← Central Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Central Coffee 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 Central Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACG Speciality Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| B&A Southampton Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bar Terminus Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
Questions about Central Coffee
What is Central Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Central Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Central Coffee 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Coffee last inspected?
Central Coffee was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 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 Central Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Coffee compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Central Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Central Coffee 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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