Fridays Ringwood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Fridays Ringwood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Fridays Ringwood was inspected on 14 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: 5-7 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DG
How this rating has changed
Fridays Ringwood was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 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 Fridays Ringwood 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% | ← Fridays Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fridays Ringwood 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 Fridays Ringwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunns of Ringwood Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Luna Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| The Crown Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Gurkha Asian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Jacqueline's Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Reeve the Baker Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| India Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Fridays Ringwood
What is Fridays Ringwood's food hygiene rating?
Fridays Ringwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Fridays Ringwood 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fridays Ringwood last inspected?
Fridays Ringwood was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Fridays Ringwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fridays Ringwood 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 Fridays Ringwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Fridays Ringwood 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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Fridays Ringwood is one of 157 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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