The Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Potting Shed 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
The rating dates from 10 February 2024, more than 2 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: Hyde Garden Shop, Gorley Lynch, Hyde, SP6 2QB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Potting Shed 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% | ← The Potting Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Potting Shed 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 Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Country Stores Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Hyde C of E Primary School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hyde Pre-School Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Hyde War Memorial Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Longhorn Saloon Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| New Forest Grazing Box Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about The Potting Shed
What is The Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 February 2024.
Is The Potting Shed 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 Potting Shed last inspected?
The Potting Shed was last inspected on 10 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Potting Shed?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Potting Shed 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 The Potting Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Potting Shed 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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