Happy Family food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Happy Family holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Happy Family was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 59 Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2LG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Happy Family among the 1,153 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Happy Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Happy Family 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 Happy Family, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Holbury Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Caterlink at Cadland Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Manor C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Happy Family
What is Happy Family's food hygiene rating?
Happy Family has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Happy Family 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Family last inspected?
Happy Family was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Happy Family?
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 Happy Family 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 Happy Family is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Happy Family 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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