Totton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Totton Fish Bar 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
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: 25 Commercial Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3BX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Totton Fish Bar 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 Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fish Bar 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 Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Fun Box Day Nursery Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Central Totton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
Questions about Totton Fish Bar
What is Totton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Totton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Totton Fish Bar 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 Totton Fish Bar last inspected?
Totton Fish Bar was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Fish Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Totton Fish Bar 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 Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Totton Fish Bar 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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