The Lotus House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastleigh
The Lotus House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: 39 Summerlands Road Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 7AU, SO50 7AU
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The Lotus House among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← The Lotus House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Lotus House 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 The Lotus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2016 |
| Butchers Block Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Fair Oak Squash & Racketball Club Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Coffee Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Aspen Services Ltd @ Fair Oak Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at Wyvern Tech College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Lotus House
What is The Lotus House's food hygiene rating?
The Lotus House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Lotus House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lotus House last inspected?
The Lotus House was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 The Lotus House?
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 The Lotus House compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The Lotus House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Lotus House 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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