Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Grape Tree 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 10 February 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: 73A Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Grape Tree 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% | ← Grape Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S Food Hall Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Espino Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Bradbeers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| BAKE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Berties Fish and Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 10 February 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 Grape Tree?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Grape Tree 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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