Food hygiene ratings in New Forest
Our data holds 1,587 food businesses in New Forest, rated between 2013-05-13 and 2026-08-25. 73.9% (1,172) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 24 (1.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places New Forest 130th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in New Forest
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,172 | 73.9% |
| 4 (good) | 178 | 11.2% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 67 | 4.2% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 4 | 0.3% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 20 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting inspection | 50 | 3.2% |
| Exempt | 95 | 6% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 382 | 72.8% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 | 74.8% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 | 67.6% |
| Caring Premises | 171 | 78.4% |
| Other catering premises | 143 | 75.5% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 | 60.6% |
| School/college/university | 99 | 88.9% |
| Mobile caterer | 68 | 80.9% |
Food businesses rated per month in New Forest
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in New Forest
The 20 most recent of 24. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAJ | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BH25 6QA |
| ALI'S KEBAB | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-13 | Mobile caterer | SO40 8AF |
| HOTEL HAVELI | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | SO45 3NE |
| CURRY GARDEN | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BH24 1AF |
| VILLAGE BUTCHERS | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-30 | Retailers - other | SO42 7RA |
| THE CROWN INN | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-01 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SO41 0JJ |
| CHAPEL STORES | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-28 | Retailers - other | SO42 7WP |
| THE HART OF MARTIN | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-17 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SP6 3LR |
| RHINEFIELD HOUSE HOTEL | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-14 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | SO42 7QB |
| THE STAR INN | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-20 | Pub/bar/nightclub | BH24 1AW |
| COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-23 | School/college/university | SO42 7YG |
| NO 1 SHAFTESBURY ST | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SP6 1JF |
| THE FORESTERS ARMS | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-02 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SP6 2JA |
| THE FISHERMANS REST | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-22 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SO41 8FD |
| THE TOWNHOUSE | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-22 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SO41 9GF |
| BEECH COURT | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-10 | Caring Premises | SO40 7AY |
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-04 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SO40 8JT |
| DA VITO | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-06 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BH25 6QB |
| GLOBE FIT LTD | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-23 | Caring Premises | SO41 8HX |
| BREAD PORT LTD | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-19 | Retailers - other | BH25 6LQ |
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Questions about New Forest
How many food businesses in New Forest are rated 5 (very good)?
1,172 of 1,587 food businesses in New Forest (73.9%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in New Forest are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
24 food businesses in New Forest are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this New Forest data?
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