A pizza and kebab takeaway has been told ‘major improvement‘ is necessary following an inspection.

Romeo Pizza and Kebab House in Bedford Place was handed a score of one by food hygiene inspectors.

Several restaurants, cafes, and takeaways in Southampton have been handed new hygiene ratings this month.

Every week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural compliance and confidence in management.

Six businesses in the city have been handed new ratings this month so far.

What each hygiene rating means:

0 - Urgent improvement necessary

1 - Major improvement necessary

2 - Some improvement necessary

3 - Hygiene standards generally satisfactory

4 - Hygiene standards good

5 - Hygiene standards very good

Scores given by the FSA this month so far

Rated 1

  • Romeo Pizza at 3 Bedford Place, Southampton; rated on January 25

Rated 3

  • Asia Wok at 13 West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton; rated on January 24
  • Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd at 16 Bedford Place, Southampton; rated on January 24
  • Golden Pond, a takeaway at 7 Coxford Road, Southampton was given the score after assessment on January 29

Rated 4

  • Sanjha Takeaway & Delivery at 296 Shirley Road, Freemantle, Southampton; rated on January 25
  • J316 (K-Style Chicken and Grill) at 9 High Street, Southampton; rated on January 24