COLTEN CARE LTD

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-18

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

COLTEN CARE LTD is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at WOODPECKERS CARE HOME, SWAY ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7RX, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. New Forest oversees 1,550 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in New Forest is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
WOODPECKERS CARE HOME, SWAY ROAD, BROCKENHURST
Postcode
SO42 7RX
Local Authority
New Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
547675

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of COLTEN CARE LTD?

COLTEN CARE LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by New Forest.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was COLTEN CARE LTD last inspected?

COLTEN CARE LTD was last inspected on 2025-08-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is COLTEN CARE LTD located?

COLTEN CARE LTD is located at WOODPECKERS CARE HOME, SWAY ROAD, BROCKENHURST , SO42 7RX, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO42 postcode area.