Carolynes Homecrafts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Carolynes Homecrafts holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 February 2015, 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: 23 Stanley Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3PS
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Carolynes Homecrafts 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% | ← Carolynes Homecrafts | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Carolynes Homecrafts 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 Carolynes Homecrafts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Central Services Ltd School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Abm Catering at Calmore Infant School. Calmore County Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Caterpillars Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure Totton Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Calmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Abm Catering at Abbotswood Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Carolynes Homecrafts
What is Carolynes Homecrafts's food hygiene rating?
Carolynes Homecrafts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 17 February 2015.
Is Carolynes Homecrafts 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carolynes Homecrafts last inspected?
Carolynes Homecrafts was last inspected on 17 February 2015, 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 Carolynes Homecrafts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Carolynes Homecrafts 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 Carolynes Homecrafts holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Carolynes Homecrafts 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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