Hot and Tasty food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Hot and Tasty holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Westbrook Way, Southampton, SO18 2JY
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Hot and Tasty 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% | ← Hot and Tasty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hot and Tasty 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 Hot and Tasty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Belly Rude Boy'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Bitterne Park School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| 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 Hot and Tasty
What is Hot and Tasty's food hygiene rating?
Hot and Tasty has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 26 October 2024.
Is Hot and Tasty 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot and Tasty last inspected?
Hot and Tasty was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 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 Hot and Tasty?
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 Hot and Tasty compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Hot and Tasty is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Hot and Tasty 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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