Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastleigh
Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch 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 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gateway House Tollgate Chandler's Ford Eastleigh SO53 3TG, SO53 3TG
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch 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% | ← Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch 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 Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Aramark @ B&Q Headquarters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Chip Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Blackbird Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Compass @ Ageas House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Costa @ Places Leisure Eastleigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch
What is Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch's food hygiene rating?
Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 9 January 2024.
Is Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch 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 Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch last inspected?
Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch was last inspected on 9 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch 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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