The Waterside Food Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
The Waterside Food Project holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: Blackfield Baptist Church, Hampton Lane, Blackfield, SO45 1XA
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Waterside Food Project sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← The Waterside Food Project | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Waterside Food Project 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 The Waterside Food Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Luncheon Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Blackfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2013 |
| Wendy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Chutneys Blackfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Waterside Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Fawley Royal British Legion Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Blackfield Pantry Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Waterside Food Project
What is The Waterside Food Project's food hygiene rating?
The Waterside Food Project has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 16 January 2025.
Is The Waterside Food Project safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterside Food Project last inspected?
The Waterside Food Project was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 The Waterside Food Project?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waterside Food Project compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Waterside Food Project holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Waterside Food Project 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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