Longdown Activity Farm Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Longdown Activity Farm Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Deerleap Lane, Colbury, Southampton, SO40 7EH
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Longdown Activity Farm Ltd sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Longdown Activity Farm Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Longdown Activity Farm Ltd 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 Longdown Activity Farm Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Foxhills County Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Foxhills Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| New Forest Child Care Cic Foxhills Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Ashurst Campsite Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| ASHA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Merritts Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| New Forest Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Longdown Activity Farm Ltd
What is Longdown Activity Farm Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Longdown Activity Farm Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Longdown Activity Farm Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longdown Activity Farm Ltd last inspected?
Longdown Activity Farm Ltd was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months 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 Longdown Activity Farm Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Longdown Activity Farm Ltd compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Longdown Activity Farm Ltd holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Longdown Activity Farm Ltd 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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