Poitiers Care food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Poitiers Care holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7DU
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Poitiers Care sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Poitiers Care | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Poitiers Care none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poitiers Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Foxhills County Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Foxhills Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ashurst Campsite Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| ASHA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Merritts Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Mason's Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Poitiers Care
What is Poitiers Care's food hygiene rating?
Poitiers Care has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Poitiers Care safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poitiers Care last inspected?
Poitiers Care was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poitiers Care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poitiers Care compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Poitiers Care holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Poitiers Care and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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