The Paddle in the Forest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Paddle in the Forest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 10 January 2025, 18 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: 76 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RA
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Paddle in the Forest 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% | ← The Paddle in the Forest | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 July 2025 |
| Village Veg Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 January 2014 |
| 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Paddle in the Forest 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 restaurant to be 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 10 January 2025, 18 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 The Paddle in the Forest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Paddle in the Forest holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
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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