Sundial Cottage Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Sundial Cottage Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: Badminston Drove, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1BW
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Sundial Cottage Care Home 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% | ← Sundial Cottage Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sundial Cottage Care Home 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 Sundial Cottage Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fabulous Catch Company Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Ashlett Dale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Jolly Sailor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2025 |
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| Alam Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Fawley Infant School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about Sundial Cottage Care Home
What is Sundial Cottage Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Sundial Cottage Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Sundial Cottage Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sundial Cottage Care Home last inspected?
Sundial Cottage Care Home was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Sundial Cottage Care Home?
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 Sundial Cottage Care Home 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 Sundial Cottage Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Sundial Cottage Care Home 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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