Soothills Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Fareham
Soothills Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: 1 East Street, Fareham, PO16 0BW
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Soothills Ltd sits behind roughly 619 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Soothills Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Soothills Ltd 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 Soothills Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cackleberrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Antonio'S Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Fareham And Crofton Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2019 |
| Cafe Giardino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Embers & Ice Also T/A Amigo'S Burrito'S Mexican Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Soothills Ltd
What is Soothills Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Soothills Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fareham Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Soothills Ltd 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soothills Ltd last inspected?
Soothills Ltd was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Soothills Ltd?
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 Soothills Ltd compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Soothills Ltd holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Soothills Ltd 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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