Jacobs Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Jacobs Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9FT
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Jacobs Lodge 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% | ← Jacobs Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jacobs Lodge 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 Jacobs Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Hounsdown School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Court House Catering Ltd/Big Blue Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon Indian Takeaway Also Trading AS Shapla Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Eling Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2014 |
| Eling Tide Mill Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Coffee Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Jacobs Lodge
What is Jacobs Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Jacobs Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Jacobs Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jacobs Lodge last inspected?
Jacobs Lodge was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Jacobs Lodge?
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 Jacobs Lodge 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 Jacobs Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Jacobs Lodge 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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