FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS is a distributors/transporters located at UNIT 3B HERALD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HERALD ROAD HEDGE END SOUTHAMPTON SO30 2JW, SO30 2JW, in the Eastleigh local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Eastleigh oversees 988 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Eastleigh is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS?
FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Eastleigh.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a distributors/transporters?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS last inspected?
FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS was last inspected on 2025-02-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS located?
FIRST CHOICE GOURMET FOODS is located at UNIT 3B HERALD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HERALD ROAD HEDGE END SOUTHAMPTON SO30 2JW , SO30 2JW, in the Eastleigh local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO30 postcode area.