The Good Earth food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastleigh
The Good Earth holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 88 Desborough Road Eastleigh SO50 5NS, SO50 5NS
How it compares in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Good Earth sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ← The Good Earth | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Good Earth 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 Good Earth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlayne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| CK Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Claire's Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Blue Butterfly Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Good Earth
What is The Good Earth's food hygiene rating?
The Good Earth has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Eastleigh Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Good Earth safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Good Earth last inspected?
The Good Earth was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Good Earth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Good Earth compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while The Good Earth holds a 3. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Good Earth 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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