Londis and Totton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Londis and Totton Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 51-53 Rumbridge Street, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9DR
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis and Totton Post Office sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← Londis and Totton Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Londis and Totton Post Office 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 Londis and Totton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Indian Takeaway Also Trading AS Shapla Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Coffee Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Glade School School/college/university | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Londis and Totton Post Office
What is Londis and Totton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Londis and Totton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Londis and Totton Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Londis and Totton Post Office last inspected?
Londis and Totton Post Office was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Londis and Totton Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis and Totton Post Office 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 Londis and Totton Post Office holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Londis and Totton Post Office 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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