Uptons of Bassett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Uptons of Bassett holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: 351 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7DJ
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Uptons of Bassett sits behind roughly 1,294 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Uptons of Bassett | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Uptons of Bassett 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 Uptons of Bassett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bellemoor Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aldermoor Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Cafe At The Hawthorns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aldermoor Community Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Arlott Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2018 |
| Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Uptons of Bassett
What is Uptons of Bassett's food hygiene rating?
Uptons of Bassett has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Uptons of Bassett safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Uptons of Bassett last inspected?
Uptons of Bassett was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Uptons of Bassett?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uptons of Bassett compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Uptons of Bassett holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Uptons of Bassett 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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