Minstead Community Shop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Minstead Community Shop 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 21 September 2020, more than 5 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.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Trusty Servant, Church Lane, Minstead, SO43 7FY
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Minstead Community Shop among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Minstead Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 Minstead Community Shop 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 Minstead Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trusty Servant Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Minstead Study Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 January 2026 |
| Minstead Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Minstead Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2013 |
| Minstead Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Furzey Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| New Forest Outdoor Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2022 |
Questions about Minstead Community Shop
What is Minstead Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Minstead Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 21 September 2020.
Is Minstead Community Shop 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 Minstead Community Shop last inspected?
Minstead Community Shop was last inspected on 21 September 2020, more than 5 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 Minstead Community Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minstead Community Shop compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Minstead Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Minstead Community Shop 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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