Bramble Hill Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Bramble Hill Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bramble Hill, Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, SO43 7JG
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Bramble Hill Hotel sits behind roughly 1,337 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ← Bramble Hill Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bramble Hill Hotel 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 Bramble Hill Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramshaw Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bramshaw Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| The Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Les Mirabelles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Farmers Butcher Limited Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Bramble Hill Hotel
What is Bramble Hill Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bramble Hill Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 29 June 2018.
Is Bramble Hill Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bramble Hill Hotel last inspected?
Bramble Hill Hotel was last inspected on 29 June 2018, more than 8 years 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 Bramble Hill Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bramble Hill Hotel 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 Bramble Hill Hotel holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Bramble Hill Hotel 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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