Hythe Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Hythe Primary School 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 10 October 2025, 9 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: School Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6BL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hythe Primary School 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% | ← Hythe Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hythe Primary School 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 Hythe Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE-Be's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Black Wax Coffee and Records Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Admirals Quarters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Adam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Boathouse Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Carpathia Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Hythe Primary School
What is Hythe Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hythe Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Hythe Primary School 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 Hythe Primary School last inspected?
Hythe Primary School was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Hythe Primary School?
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 Hythe Primary School 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 Hythe Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hythe Primary School 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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