820 Spirits Distillery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · New Forest
820 Spirits Distillery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 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: Shallowmead Nurseries, Boldre Lane, Boldre, SO41 8PA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts 820 Spirits Distillery 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% | ← 820 Spirits Distillery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 820 Spirits Distillery 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 820 Spirits Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Onyx Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cafe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Ocs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Hill House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Monkey Brewhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Boldre Preschool School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fleur DE Lys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about 820 Spirits Distillery
What is 820 Spirits Distillery's food hygiene rating?
820 Spirits Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 February 2025.
Is 820 Spirits Distillery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 820 Spirits Distillery last inspected?
820 Spirits Distillery was last inspected on 3 February 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 820 Spirits Distillery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 820 Spirits Distillery 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 820 Spirits Distillery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects 820 Spirits Distillery 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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