Fordingbridge Foodbank food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · New Forest
Fordingbridge Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1RS
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Fordingbridge Foodbank 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% | ← Fordingbridge Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrons Living Limited Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Fordingbridge Library Community Fridge Other catering premises | 275 yards away | Exempt | |
| Belinda's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bridges Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Fordingbridge Foodbank
What is Fordingbridge Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Fordingbridge Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Fordingbridge 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fordingbridge Foodbank last inspected?
Fordingbridge Foodbank was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Fordingbridge Foodbank?
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 Fordingbridge Foodbank 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 Fordingbridge Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Fordingbridge 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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