The Pour House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Pour House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2023, more than 2 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: 17-19 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DY
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Pour House 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% | ← The Pour House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pour House 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 Pour House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Original White Hart Ringwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Royal Daawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Coop Ringwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Arboro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Mil Lok Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Pour House
What is The Pour House's food hygiene rating?
The Pour House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 26 August 2023.
Is The Pour House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pour House last inspected?
The Pour House was last inspected on 26 August 2023, more than 2 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 The Pour House?
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 The Pour House 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 The Pour House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Pour House 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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