Hyde Country Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Hyde Country Stores 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 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Gorley Lynch, HYDE, SP6 2QB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hyde Country Stores 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% | ← Hyde Country Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hyde Country Stores 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 Hyde Country Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Hyde C of E Primary School School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hyde Pre-School Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Hyde War Memorial Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Longhorn Saloon Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| New Forest Grazing Box Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Hyde Country Stores
What is Hyde Country Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hyde Country Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Hyde Country Stores 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 Hyde Country Stores last inspected?
Hyde Country Stores was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Hyde Country Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hyde Country Stores 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 Hyde Country Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hyde Country Stores 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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