Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DP
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room 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 Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsabelcake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Totton Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Fun Box Day Nursery Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room
What is Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room last inspected?
Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room 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 Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Pats Sandwich Bar and Tea Room 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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