New Forest Venison Ltd food hygiene rating
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New Forest Venison Ltd 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 26 January 2026, 5 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: Shelley Oaks Farm, Shelley Lane, Ower, SO51 6AS
How it compares in New Forest
That puts New Forest Venison Ltd 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% | ← New Forest Venison Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 New Forest Venison Ltd 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 New Forest Venison Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Premier Inn Southampton West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Paultons Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Mortimer Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about New Forest Venison Ltd
What is New Forest Venison Ltd's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Venison Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 26 January 2026.
Is New Forest Venison Ltd 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 New Forest Venison Ltd last inspected?
New Forest Venison Ltd was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 New Forest Venison Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Forest Venison Ltd 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 New Forest Venison Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Forest Venison Ltd 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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