J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 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 8 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: Shorefield Holiday Village, Shorefield Road, Downton, SO41 0LH
How it compares in New Forest
That puts J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 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% | ← J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 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 J & J Wilson Supermarket 702, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Meadowbrook Produce Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Camellias Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Hillyfield Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Milford Pre School Plus Ltd Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Milford Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Milford Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about J & J Wilson Supermarket 702
What is J & J Wilson Supermarket 702's food hygiene rating?
J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 January 2025.
Is J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 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 J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 last inspected?
J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 was last inspected on 8 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 J & J Wilson Supermarket 702?
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 J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 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 J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects J & J Wilson Supermarket 702 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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