Mulberry Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Mulberry Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2013, more than 13 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: The Mulberry Centre, Mulberry Road, Marchwood, SO40 4WB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Mulberry Pre-School among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Mulberry Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mulberry Pre-School 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 Mulberry Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulthi Hut Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Abm Catering at Marchwood C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bower Lodge School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brooke House Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Applemore Early Years Centre School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amira Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Mulberry Pre-School
What is Mulberry Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Mulberry Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 13 May 2013.
Is Mulberry Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mulberry Pre-School last inspected?
Mulberry Pre-School was last inspected on 13 May 2013, more than 13 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 Mulberry Pre-School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulberry Pre-School compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Mulberry Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Mulberry Pre-School 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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