Foxhills Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Foxhills Infant School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Foxhills, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7ED
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Foxhills Infant School among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Foxhills Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 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 Foxhills Infant School 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 Foxhills Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Foxhills County Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Mason's Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Goodies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Caterlink at Hounsdown School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Jacobs Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Ashurst Campsite Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Foxhills Infant School
What is Foxhills Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Foxhills Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Foxhills Infant School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foxhills Infant School last inspected?
Foxhills Infant School was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Foxhills Infant School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foxhills Infant School 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 Foxhills Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Foxhills Infant School 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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