Applemore Early Years Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Applemore Early Years Centre 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
This is a fresh result: Applemore Early Years Centre was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ
How this rating has changed
Applemore Early Years Centre was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Applemore Early Years Centre among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Applemore Early Years Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 Applemore Early Years Centre 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 Applemore Early Years Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applemore College School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Greenwood School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Caterlink at Noadswood School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bower Lodge School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ashdene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cameo Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Applemore Early Years Centre
What is Applemore Early Years Centre's food hygiene rating?
Applemore Early Years Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Applemore Early Years Centre 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 Applemore Early Years Centre last inspected?
Applemore Early Years Centre was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 Applemore Early Years Centre?
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 Applemore Early Years Centre compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Applemore Early Years Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Applemore Early Years Centre 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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Applemore Early Years Centre is one of 25 rated food businesses in Dibden Purlieu. See every hygiene rating in Dibden Purlieu →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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