Spiral Blue food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Spiral Blue 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 October 2024, 20 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: Windward Day Services, Mallard House, Duck Island Lane, BH24 3AA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Spiral Blue 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% | ← Spiral Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spiral Blue 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 Spiral Blue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Church Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Greyfriars Community Centre Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Greyfriars Luncheon Club Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Greyfriars Pre-School Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Ringwood Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Ringwood Library Community Fridge Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Forest & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Bickerley Green Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
Questions about Spiral Blue
What is Spiral Blue's food hygiene rating?
Spiral Blue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Spiral Blue 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 Spiral Blue last inspected?
Spiral Blue was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Spiral Blue?
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 Spiral Blue 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 Spiral Blue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Spiral Blue 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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