Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: Fordingbridge Junior School, Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited 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% | ← Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited 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 Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Infant School School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Fordingbridge Junior School School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Moody Cow Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Forde Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Moody Cow Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Viking Fish Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited
What is Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited last inspected?
Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited?
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 Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited 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 Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited 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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