Boltons Bench Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Boltons Bench Sweet Shop 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 9 August 2022, more than 3 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: 68 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Boltons Bench Sweet Shop 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% | ← Boltons Bench Sweet Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boltons Bench Sweet 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 Boltons Bench Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| LCP Catering Limited Trading AS Cafe Parisien Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Anissa's Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| St Michael and All Angels Church Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| The Woods Cyclery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| New Forest Off Road Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Willow Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Lyndhurst Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2020 |
Questions about Boltons Bench Sweet Shop
What is Boltons Bench Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
Boltons Bench Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 9 August 2022.
Is Boltons Bench Sweet 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boltons Bench Sweet Shop last inspected?
Boltons Bench Sweet Shop was last inspected on 9 August 2022, more than 3 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 Boltons Bench Sweet Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Boltons Bench Sweet Shop 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 Boltons Bench Sweet Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Boltons Bench Sweet 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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