Freedom Leisure Totton food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Freedom Leisure Totton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Freedom Leisure Totton 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% | ← Freedom Leisure Totton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Freedom Leisure Totton 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 Freedom Leisure Totton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering at Abbotswood Junior School School/college/university | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Abm Catering at Lydlynch Infant School School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Forest Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Gateway Central Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Elsabelcake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Totton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
Questions about Freedom Leisure Totton
What is Freedom Leisure Totton's food hygiene rating?
Freedom Leisure Totton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 April 2023.
Is Freedom Leisure Totton 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freedom Leisure Totton last inspected?
Freedom Leisure Totton was last inspected on 17 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Freedom Leisure Totton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freedom Leisure Totton 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 Freedom Leisure Totton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Freedom Leisure Totton 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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