Hawkins Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Hawkins Catering 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: Masonic HA, Eling, Totton, SO40 9HD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hawkins Catering 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% | ← Hawkins Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hawkins Catering 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 Hawkins Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eling Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2014 |
| Eling Tide Mill Manufacturers/packers | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Coffee Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Cinnamon Indian Takeaway Also Trading AS Shapla Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Forest Park Senior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Hawkins Catering
What is Hawkins Catering's food hygiene rating?
Hawkins Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Hawkins Catering 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 Hawkins Catering last inspected?
Hawkins Catering was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Hawkins Catering?
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 Hawkins Catering 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 Hawkins Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hawkins Catering 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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