Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Units 44 and 51 New Forest, Chapel Lane, Totton, SO40 9LA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe among the 1,154 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 Good
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 Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe 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 Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Hounsdown School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Jacobs Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Ashurst Pre-School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Foxhills County Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Foxhills Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abm Catering at Abbotswood Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Forest Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Hampshire Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
Questions about Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe
What is Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe last inspected?
Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe 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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