New Forest Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
New Forest Family Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: New Forest Family Butchers was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Alfalie, Lower Common Road, West Wellow, SO51 6BT
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts New Forest Family Butchers among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← New Forest Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 New Forest Family Butchers 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 Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Common Road Stores Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2024 |
| West Wellow Food Market And Butchers Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Red Rover Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Honesty Box Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Wellow Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Coffee Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Rockingham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Wellow Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about New Forest Family Butchers
What is New Forest Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 10 June 2026.
Is New Forest Family Butchers 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 Family Butchers last inspected?
New Forest Family Butchers was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Forest Family Butchers?
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 New Forest Family Butchers compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and New Forest Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects New Forest Family Butchers 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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