Food Hygiene Ratings in Eastleigh

978 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.9% rated "very good".

978
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
29
Rated 0 or 1
80.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good80.9%672
Good11.3%94
Satisfactory3.7%31
Improvement Needed0.6%5
Major Improvement3.5%29
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises20621.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18819.2%
Retailers - other14715.0%
Caring Premises10410.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop868.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub676.9%
Mobile caterer626.3%
School/college/university434.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Eastleigh are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Eastleigh currently has 978 registered food businesses. Of these, 831 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 29 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
American StaplesSO311Aug 18, 2025
BAKER'S HEAVENSO531Nov 19, 2024
Bengal SpiceSO53 2GB1Apr 17, 2025
BLACK OAK BBQSO50 5LB1Feb 05, 2026
BOBA VILLAGESO30 4QU1Dec 12, 2025
Davids Fish BarSO53 2GG1Feb 06, 2025
Dimensions 23 Morley GardensSO531Sep 11, 2025
Dimensions 24 Morley GardensSO531Sep 11, 2025
Dimensions 25 Escombe RoadSO501Sep 11, 2025
Eastleigh mini marketSO50 9DF1Sep 03, 2025
EUREST c/o ROYAL MAILSO18 2XX1Nov 04, 2025
FILIPINO FOODSO501Feb 25, 2025
GABLES REST HOMESO31 5AT1Feb 11, 2025
Grape TreeSO50 5SG1Aug 12, 2025
Hamble Kebabs1Dec 12, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Eastleigh have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 672 food businesses in Eastleigh with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Eastleigh?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Eastleigh?+

Inspection frequency in Eastleigh depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies