Forest Meats at Manor Farm food hygiene rating
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Forest Meats at Manor Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Manor Farm, Wittensford Lane, Cadnam, SO40 2PR
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Forest Meats at Manor Farm among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Forest Meats at Manor Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 Forest Meats at Manor Farm 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 Forest Meats at Manor Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oaks Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Sir John Barleycorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| Budgens of Cadnam Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| LE Chateau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bartley Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Cadnam Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Bramshaw Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
Questions about Forest Meats at Manor Farm
What is Forest Meats at Manor Farm's food hygiene rating?
Forest Meats at Manor Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Forest Meats at Manor Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Meats at Manor Farm last inspected?
Forest Meats at Manor Farm was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 Forest Meats at Manor Farm?
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 Forest Meats at Manor Farm 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 Forest Meats at Manor Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Forest Meats at Manor Farm 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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