Totton College Part of Nacro food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Totton College Part of Nacro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3ZX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Totton College Part of Nacro 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% | ← Totton College Part of Nacro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Totton College Part of Nacro 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 Totton College Part of Nacro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Leisure Totton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Abm Catering at Abbotswood Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Gateway Central Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Abm Catering at Lydlynch Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Forest Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Goodies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Caterpillars Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Totton College Part of Nacro
What is Totton College Part of Nacro's food hygiene rating?
Totton College Part of Nacro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Totton College Part of Nacro 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Totton College Part of Nacro last inspected?
Totton College Part of Nacro was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Totton College Part of Nacro?
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 Totton College Part of Nacro 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 Totton College Part of Nacro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Totton College Part of Nacro 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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