One Stop Milford-On-Sea food hygiene rating
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One Stop Milford-On-Sea 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: 49 High Street, Milford-On-Sea, Lymington, SO41 0QG
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so One Stop Milford-On-Sea 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% | ← One Stop Milford-On-Sea | |
| 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 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 One Stop Milford-On-Sea 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 One Stop Milford-On-Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoori Heights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Milford on Sea Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 January 2025 |
| Sammy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Smugglers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Paddle on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Mister Pink's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about One Stop Milford-On-Sea
What is One Stop Milford-On-Sea's food hygiene rating?
One Stop Milford-On-Sea has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 9 December 2025.
Is One Stop Milford-On-Sea 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 One Stop Milford-On-Sea last inspected?
One Stop Milford-On-Sea was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 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 One Stop Milford-On-Sea?
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 One Stop Milford-On-Sea 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 One Stop Milford-On-Sea holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects One Stop Milford-On-Sea 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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