Five Ways - Contemplation Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Five Ways - Contemplation Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: 42 Albert Road, New Milton, BH25 6SP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Five Ways - Contemplation Care 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% | ← Five Ways - Contemplation Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Five Ways - Contemplation Care 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 Five Ways - Contemplation Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 4 Thought Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Grey Gables Care Home Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Kamsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Cafe Mallard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Berties Fish and Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Five Ways - Contemplation Care
What is Five Ways - Contemplation Care's food hygiene rating?
Five Ways - Contemplation Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Five Ways - Contemplation Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Five Ways - Contemplation Care last inspected?
Five Ways - Contemplation Care was last inspected on 23 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 Five Ways - Contemplation Care?
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 Five Ways - Contemplation Care 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 Five Ways - Contemplation Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Five Ways - Contemplation Care 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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