Shop Locally food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Shop Locally holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 3 The Bridgeway, Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 7PE
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Shop Locally 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% | ← Shop Locally | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shop Locally, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup House Care Home Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Annies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bridge Road Sandweetch's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Alaplas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Banana Wharf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Aspen Care/Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Bacaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Shop Locally
What is Shop Locally's food hygiene rating?
Shop Locally has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Shop Locally 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shop Locally last inspected?
Shop Locally was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
How does Shop Locally compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Shop Locally is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Shop Locally 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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