Pippa & Marks Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Eastleigh
Pippa & Marks Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 5 February 2025, 17 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: Brook House Masonic Centre Brook Lane Botley Southampton SO30 2ER, SO30 2ER
How it compares in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Pippa & Marks Catering sits behind roughly 705 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ← Pippa & Marks Catering | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Pippa & Marks Catering 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 Pippa & Marks Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2016 |
| CrackleRock Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Alphabets Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| CO-OP and Post Office Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Harvey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Freegrounds Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Freegrounds Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Botley Brewery & Hidden Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Pippa & Marks Catering
What is Pippa & Marks Catering's food hygiene rating?
Pippa & Marks Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastleigh Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Pippa & Marks Catering 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pippa & Marks Catering last inspected?
Pippa & Marks Catering was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pippa & Marks Catering?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pippa & Marks Catering compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while Pippa & Marks Catering holds a 4. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Pippa & Marks Catering 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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