HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at WEST STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6AA, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 October 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
WEST STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO45 6AA
Local Authority
New Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
622534

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME?

HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME 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 HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME last inspected?

HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME was last inspected on 2025-10-29. 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 HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME located?

HARTFORD CARE LTD (5) WEST CLIFF HALL CARE HOME is located at WEST STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON , SO45 6AA, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO45 postcode area.