Wellingtons Freehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Wellingtons Freehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Wellingtons Freehouse was inspected on 25 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: 2-4 Osborne Road, New Milton, BH25 6AD
How this rating has changed
Wellingtons Freehouse was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 AwaitingInspection | Held | |
| 25 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 Wellingtons Freehouse 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% | ← Wellingtons Freehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wellingtons Freehouse 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 Wellingtons Freehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty 4 Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Contemplation Care (Denehurst) Ltd Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cafe Mallard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Kamsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Wellingtons Freehouse
What is Wellingtons Freehouse's food hygiene rating?
Wellingtons Freehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Wellingtons Freehouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wellingtons Freehouse last inspected?
Wellingtons Freehouse was last inspected on 25 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 Wellingtons Freehouse?
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 Wellingtons Freehouse 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 Wellingtons Freehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Wellingtons Freehouse 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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Wellingtons Freehouse is one of 168 rated food businesses in New Milton. See every hygiene rating in New Milton →
New Forest inspects and rates 1,587 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in New Forest →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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