The Victory food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
The Victory 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 27 June 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: 81 Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 7LX
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Victory 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% | ← The Victory | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Victory 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 The Victory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bitterne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| 360 Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beechwood School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
Questions about The Victory
What is The Victory's food hygiene rating?
The Victory has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 27 June 2024.
Is The Victory 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 The Victory last inspected?
The Victory was last inspected on 27 June 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 The Victory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victory compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while The Victory holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects The Victory 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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