Bartlett DE Choc food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Bartlett DE Choc holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 1-7 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1AY
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Bartlett DE Choc 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% | ← Bartlett DE Choc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bartlett DE Choc 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 Bartlett DE Choc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mil Lok Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Coop Ringwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Sushi Daily Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2021 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2016 |
| The Boston Tea Party Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Bartlett DE Choc
What is Bartlett DE Choc's food hygiene rating?
Bartlett DE Choc has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Bartlett DE Choc 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bartlett DE Choc last inspected?
Bartlett DE Choc was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Bartlett DE Choc?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bartlett DE Choc 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 Bartlett DE Choc is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Bartlett DE Choc 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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