Old Milton Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Old Milton Food and Wine 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 12 May 2022, more than 4 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: 3 Old Milton Green Parade, New Milton, BH25 6QA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Old Milton Food and Wine 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% | ← Old Milton Food and Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Milton Food and Wine 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 Old Milton Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip N Tails Seafoods Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| China at Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Forest Foods Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Colten Care Limited Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forest Arts Centre Other catering premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
Questions about Old Milton Food and Wine
What is Old Milton Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
Old Milton Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 May 2022.
Is Old Milton Food and Wine 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 Old Milton Food and Wine last inspected?
Old Milton Food and Wine was last inspected on 12 May 2022, more than 4 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 Old Milton Food and Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Milton Food and Wine 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 Old Milton Food and Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Old Milton Food and Wine 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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