Ringwood Library Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Ringwood Library Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2023, more than 2 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: Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ringwood Library Community Fridge 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% | ← Ringwood Library Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ringwood Library Community Fridge 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 Ringwood Library Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Community Centre Other catering premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Greyfriars Luncheon Club Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Greyfriars Pre-School Caring Premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Ringwood Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Trinity United Church Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Forest & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Prices Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Ringwood Library Community Fridge
What is Ringwood Library Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Ringwood Library Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Ringwood Library Community Fridge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ringwood Library Community Fridge last inspected?
Ringwood Library Community Fridge was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 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 Ringwood Library Community Fridge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ringwood Library Community Fridge 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 Ringwood Library Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ringwood Library Community Fridge 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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Ringwood Library Community Fridge is one of 158 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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