Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Water Margin food hygiene rating
Water Margin
The Water Margin
72 Botley Road
North Baddesley
Southampton
SO52 9DU Inspected 21 July 2026
72 Botley Road
North Baddesley
Southampton
SO52 9DU Inspected 21 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Test Valley
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Water Margin in Test Valley currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 July 2026. Water Margin is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Water Margin, 72 Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9DU.
- Business name
- Water Margin
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Test Valley
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 21 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 22132
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
21 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Water Margin has improved from 3 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 20 June 2024 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Previous |
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