Rontec West Wellow Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Rontec West Wellow Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: Romsey Road, OWER, Romsey, SO51 6GF
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Rontec West Wellow Service Station sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Rontec West Wellow Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rontec West Wellow Service Station 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 Rontec West Wellow Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Premier Inn Southampton West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| New Forest Venison Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Paultons Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Rontec West Wellow Service Station
What is Rontec West Wellow Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Rontec West Wellow Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Rontec West Wellow Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rontec West Wellow Service Station last inspected?
Rontec West Wellow Service Station was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Rontec West Wellow Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rontec West Wellow Service Station compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Rontec West Wellow Service Station holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Rontec West Wellow Service Station 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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