Chutneys Blackfield food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Chutneys Blackfield holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 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: 179 Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, SO45 1XA
How it compares in New Forest
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,435 rated places in New Forest score this low, about one in 239. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Chutneys Blackfield | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Chutneys Blackfield the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chutneys Blackfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Luncheon Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Waterside Food Project Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Blackfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2013 |
| Wendy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Waterside Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Fawley Royal British Legion Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Blackfield Pantry Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Chutneys Blackfield
What is Chutneys Blackfield's food hygiene rating?
Chutneys Blackfield has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by New Forest Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Chutneys Blackfield safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chutneys Blackfield last inspected?
Chutneys Blackfield was last inspected on 28 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 Chutneys Blackfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chutneys Blackfield compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Chutneys Blackfield holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Chutneys Blackfield 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at New Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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