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Takeaway/sandwich shop

Moby Dick

Very good. Last inspection 30 April 2026.

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Quick facts

  • Moby Dick scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 30 April 2026.
  • Verdict: Very good.
  • Classified as takeaway/sandwich shop in Southampton.
  • Inspected by Southampton Environmental Health.
Address
1 Church Street, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LG

Local authority: Southampton · council website ↗

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What this means

A clean-sheet inspection.

All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.

Classified as a takeaway operation. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Moby Dick.

What is Moby Dick's FSA hygiene rating?

Moby Dick scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 30 April 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Moby Dick last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Moby Dick was on 30 April 2026, 1 month ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Moby Dick required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

How does Moby Dick compare to other venues in Southampton?

Moby Dick's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Southampton on the dedicated Southampton aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

JT

Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 30 April 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.