H & G Witt and Son food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · New Forest
H & G Witt and Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: H & G Witt and Son was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Padstow Farm, Frog Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1BN
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How this rating has changed
H & G Witt and Son was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts H & G Witt and Son among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← H & G Witt and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 H & G Witt and Son 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 H & G Witt and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Raj of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 March 2026 |
| Make Memories Matter Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| No 1 Shaftesbury St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Allenbrook Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Sentinel Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Juniper & Vine (Fordingbridge) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Branch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
Questions about H & G Witt and Son
What is H & G Witt and Son's food hygiene rating?
H & G Witt and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 August 2026.
Is H & G Witt and Son 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was H & G Witt and Son last inspected?
H & G Witt and Son was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. 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 H & G Witt and Son?
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 H & G Witt and Son compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and H & G Witt and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects H & G Witt and Son 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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