New Milton House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
New Milton House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: 40 Barton Court Road, New Milton, BH25 6NR
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so New Milton House sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← New Milton House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 New Milton House 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 New Milton House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forest Arts Centre Other catering premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Gusto Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lin's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Forest Foods Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| China at Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about New Milton House
What is New Milton House's food hygiene rating?
New Milton House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 19 January 2026.
Is New Milton House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Milton House last inspected?
New Milton House was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 New Milton House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Milton House 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 New Milton House holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Milton House 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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