Molly's Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Molly's Bakehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 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: 18 Glenmore Business Park, Lime Kiln Lane, Holbury, SO45 2AR
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Molly's Bakehouse 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% | ← Molly's Bakehouse | |
| 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 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 Molly's Bakehouse 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 Molly's Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Oasis Lunch Club/Bikers Breakfast Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Old Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Manor C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Molly's Bakehouse
What is Molly's Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Molly's Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Molly's Bakehouse 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Molly's Bakehouse last inspected?
Molly's Bakehouse was last inspected on 30 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 Molly's Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Molly's Bakehouse 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 Molly's Bakehouse holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Molly's Bakehouse 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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