Twin Oaks Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Twin Oaks Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 2022, more than 3 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: Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, SO40 2NQ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Twin Oaks Guest House among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Twin Oaks Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 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 Twin Oaks Guest 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 Twin Oaks Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Sir John Barleycorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| Budgens of Cadnam Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Forest Meats at Manor Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Bartley Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Cadnam Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Forest Edge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 May 2026 |
Questions about Twin Oaks Guest House
What is Twin Oaks Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Twin Oaks Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 November 2022.
Is Twin Oaks Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Twin Oaks Guest House last inspected?
Twin Oaks Guest House was last inspected on 3 November 2022, more than 3 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 Twin Oaks Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Twin Oaks Guest 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, and Twin Oaks Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Twin Oaks Guest 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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