Londis Rufus Stone Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Londis Rufus Stone Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: A31 Ringwood Road, Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GN
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Londis Rufus Stone Service Station 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% | ← Londis Rufus Stone Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Londis Rufus Stone Service Station 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 Londis Rufus Stone Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furzey Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Minstead Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Minstead Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2013 |
| Minstead Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Londis Rufus Stone Service Station
What is Londis Rufus Stone Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Londis Rufus Stone Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 October 2024.
Is Londis Rufus Stone Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis Rufus Stone Service Station last inspected?
Londis Rufus Stone Service Station was last inspected on 12 October 2024, 21 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 Londis Rufus Stone Service Station?
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 Londis Rufus Stone Service Station 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 Londis Rufus Stone Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Londis Rufus Stone Service Station 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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