Totton and Eling Tennis Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Totton and Eling Tennis Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2014, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8FT
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Totton and Eling Tennis Centre 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% | ← Totton and Eling Tennis Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Totton and Eling Tennis Centre 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 Totton and Eling Tennis Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mings Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Goodies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Connors Candy Cart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Calmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Caterpillars Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Abm Catering at Calmore Infant School. Calmore County Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering at Abbotswood Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure Totton Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
Questions about Totton and Eling Tennis Centre
What is Totton and Eling Tennis Centre's food hygiene rating?
Totton and Eling Tennis Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 August 2014.
Is Totton and Eling Tennis Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Totton and Eling Tennis Centre last inspected?
Totton and Eling Tennis Centre was last inspected on 20 August 2014, more than 11 years 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 Totton and Eling Tennis Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Totton and Eling Tennis Centre 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 Totton and Eling Tennis Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Totton and Eling Tennis Centre 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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