Ashdene Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Ashdene Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4PT
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ashdene Guest House among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Ashdene Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Ashdene Guest House 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 Ashdene Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameo Lunch Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Orchard Pre-School Caring Premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Coffee House Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Nova Forest Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Sargents Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Ashdene Guest House
What is Ashdene Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Ashdene Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 6 June 2018.
Is Ashdene Guest House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashdene Guest House last inspected?
Ashdene Guest House was last inspected on 6 June 2018, more than 8 years 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 Ashdene Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashdene Guest House compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Ashdene Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ashdene Guest House 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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