The Big Scoop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
The Big Scoop 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 7 September 2021, 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: Storage Land, Hague Nursery, Burnt House Lane, BH23 8AL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Big Scoop 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% | ← The Big Scoop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Big Scoop 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 The Big Scoop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bransgore Lunch Club Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Bransgore Community Church Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Moorland News & Wine Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2024 |
| Ako Dining Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bransgore Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Big Scoop
What is The Big Scoop's food hygiene rating?
The Big Scoop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 September 2021.
Is The Big Scoop 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 The Big Scoop last inspected?
The Big Scoop was last inspected on 7 September 2021, 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 The Big Scoop?
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 The Big Scoop 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 The Big Scoop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Big Scoop 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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Understanding this rating
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