St Mary's South Stoneham food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southampton
St Mary's South Stoneham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2019, more than 6 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: Church Hall, St. Marys Church Close, Southampton, SO18 2ST
How it compares in Southampton
That puts St Mary's South Stoneham 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% | ← St Mary's South Stoneham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Mary's South Stoneham 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 St Mary's South Stoneham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Belly Rude Boy'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bitterne Park School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Andys Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| BEK Sourdough Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's South Stoneham
What is St Mary's South Stoneham's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's South Stoneham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 5 December 2019.
Is St Mary's South Stoneham 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's South Stoneham last inspected?
St Mary's South Stoneham was last inspected on 5 December 2019, more than 6 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 St Mary's South Stoneham?
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 St Mary's South Stoneham compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's South Stoneham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects St Mary's South Stoneham 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch St Mary's South Stoneham and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Southampton inspects and rates 1,704 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Southampton →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southampton.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →