Vibrant Forest Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · New Forest
Vibrant Forest Brewery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 31 October 2019, more than 6 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: Unit 3 the Purlie, Hardley Industrial Estate, Hardley, SO45 3AE
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Vibrant Forest Brewery 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% | ← Vibrant Forest Brewery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vibrant Forest Brewery 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 Vibrant Forest Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Lunch Club/Bikers Breakfast Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Old Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Manor C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
Questions about Vibrant Forest Brewery
What is Vibrant Forest Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Vibrant Forest Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 31 October 2019.
Is Vibrant Forest Brewery 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vibrant Forest Brewery last inspected?
Vibrant Forest Brewery was last inspected on 31 October 2019, more than 6 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 Vibrant Forest Brewery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vibrant Forest Brewery 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 Vibrant Forest Brewery holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Vibrant Forest Brewery 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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