The Blackfield Baker L.T.D food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
The Blackfield Baker L.T.D 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 15 June 2026, 2 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.
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: 139 Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, SO45 1WE
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How this rating has changed
The Blackfield Baker L.T.D has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 15 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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
In New Forest, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blackfield Baker L.T.D sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← The Blackfield Baker L.T.D | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <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 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 The Blackfield Baker L.T.D 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 The Blackfield Baker L.T.D, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blackfield Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| Zoutorias Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| G Js PLAICE Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blackfield News Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Blackfield Pantry Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
| Fawley Royal British Legion Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Blackfield Baker L.T.D
What is The Blackfield Baker L.T.D's food hygiene rating?
The Blackfield Baker L.T.D has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Blackfield Baker L.T.D 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 The Blackfield Baker L.T.D last inspected?
The Blackfield Baker L.T.D was last inspected on 15 June 2026, 2 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 The Blackfield Baker L.T.D?
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 The Blackfield Baker L.T.D compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Blackfield Baker L.T.D holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Blackfield Baker L.T.D 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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