Colten Care Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Colten Care Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Colten Care Limited was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kingfishers Care Home, The Meadows, New Milton, BH25 7FJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Colten Care Limited 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% | ← Colten Care Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Colten Care Limited 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 Colten Care Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip N Tails Seafoods Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| China at Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Forest Foods Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forest Arts Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Colten Care Limited
What is Colten Care Limited's food hygiene rating?
Colten Care Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Colten Care Limited 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colten Care Limited last inspected?
Colten Care Limited was last inspected on 12 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 Colten Care Limited?
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 Colten Care Limited 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 Colten Care Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Colten Care Limited 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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