Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
THE BIRCHES food hygiene rating
THE BIRCHES
239 WATER LANE
TOTTON
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 3GE Inspected 9 April 2026
TOTTON
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 3GE Inspected 9 April 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by New Forest
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
THE BIRCHES in New Forest currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 9 April 2026. THE BIRCHES is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at 239 WATER LANE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 3GE.
- Business name
- THE BIRCHES
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- New Forest
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 9 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 631373
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
9 April 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for THE BIRCHES.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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