Ringwood Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · New Forest
Ringwood Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 19 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.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ringwood Foodbank among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Ringwood Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 Ringwood Foodbank 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 Ringwood Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Community Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Greyfriars Luncheon Club Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Greyfriars Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Ringwood Library Community Fridge Caring Premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Forest & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Prices Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Ringwood Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
Questions about Ringwood Foodbank
What is Ringwood Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Ringwood Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Ringwood Foodbank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ringwood Foodbank last inspected?
Ringwood Foodbank was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 19 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 Ringwood Foodbank?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ringwood Foodbank compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Ringwood Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ringwood Foodbank 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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Ringwood Foodbank is one of 157 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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