Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southampton
Royal British Legion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 August 2013, more than 12 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: Windover Close, Southampton, SO19 5JS
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal British Legion 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% | ← Royal British Legion | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayres Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Bitterne United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bitterne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| BP Sholing Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Busikids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
Questions about Royal British Legion
What is Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 7 August 2013.
Is Royal British Legion 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal British Legion last inspected?
Royal British Legion was last inspected on 7 August 2013, more than 12 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 Royal British Legion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal British Legion compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Royal British Legion holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Royal British Legion 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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