Basil and Bay
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 3 November 2025 by Southampton.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Basil and Bay, from August 2017 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2017 to 4 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
Basil and Bay has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
130 St Mary Street,Southampton,
SO14 1NX
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Basil and Bay. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Basil and Bay?
Food hygiene at Basil and Bay is inspected by Southampton, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.southampton.gov.uk or [email protected].
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