New Forest Spirits food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · New Forest
New Forest Spirits holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 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: Unit 12B Forest C, Forest Corner, Hangersley, BH24 3JW
How it compares in New Forest
That puts New Forest Spirits 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% | ← New Forest Spirits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Forest Spirits 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 New Forest Spirits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Excess Garden Centre Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Fernwood Glamping Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Food for Thought Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Oakmount Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Tesco Poulner Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| St Elmo Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Poulner Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Poulner Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about New Forest Spirits
What is New Forest Spirits's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Spirits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 August 2021.
Is New Forest Spirits 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Forest Spirits last inspected?
New Forest Spirits was last inspected on 5 August 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 New Forest Spirits?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Forest Spirits 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 New Forest Spirits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Forest Spirits 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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