Fordingbridge Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Fordingbridge Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 September 2024, 22 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: 4 Roman Quay, High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1RL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Fordingbridge Tea Room 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% | ← Fordingbridge Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fordingbridge Tea Room 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 Fordingbridge Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRS Charity Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Exempt | |
| J&D'S Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Green Gram Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Fordingbridge Library Community Fridge Other catering premises | 63 yards away | Exempt | |
| Alcove Newsagents Retailers - other | 85 yards away | Exempt | |
| Belinda's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bridges Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Fordingbridge Tea Room
What is Fordingbridge Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Fordingbridge Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 September 2024.
Is Fordingbridge Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fordingbridge Tea Room last inspected?
Fordingbridge Tea Room was last inspected on 7 September 2024, 22 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 Fordingbridge Tea Room?
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 Fordingbridge Tea Room 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 Fordingbridge Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Fordingbridge Tea Room 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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