The Paddle in the Forest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Paddle in the Forest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Paddle in the Forest was inspected on 8 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 76 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RA
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How this rating has changed
The Paddle in the Forest has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 8 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Paddle in the Forest among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← The Paddle in the Forest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 The Paddle in the Forest 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 The Paddle in the Forest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Golden Cuisine Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 October 2024 |
| Southern Co-OP Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 January 2026 |
| Village Veg Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 January 2014 |
| Village Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| Commoners Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Dynasty Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Brock Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about The Paddle in the Forest
What is The Paddle in the Forest's food hygiene rating?
The Paddle in the Forest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 August 2026.
Is The Paddle in the Forest 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Paddle in the Forest last inspected?
The Paddle in the Forest was last inspected on 8 August 2026, a month 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 The Paddle in the Forest?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Paddle in the Forest compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Paddle in the Forest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Paddle in the Forest 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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The Paddle in the Forest is one of 87 rated food businesses in Brockenhurst. See every hygiene rating in Brockenhurst →
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