Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club food hygiene rating
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Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2025, 18 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: Challenger Place, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5SZ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club 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% | ← Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club 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 Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood School School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Applemore College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Applemore Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Caterlink at Noadswood School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Ashdene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cameo Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bower Lodge School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club
What is Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club's food hygiene rating?
Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 January 2025.
Is Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club last inspected?
Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club was last inspected on 12 January 2025, 18 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 Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club 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 Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club 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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