Minstead Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Minstead Social Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2013, more than 13 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: Minstead Hall, Lyndhurst Road, Minstead, SO43 7FX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Minstead Social Club 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% | ← Minstead Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Minstead Social Club 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 Minstead Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minstead Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Minstead Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Minstead Study Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 January 2026 |
| Furzey Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Trusty Servant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Minstead Community Shop Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2020 |
| Londis Rufus Stone Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
Questions about Minstead Social Club
What is Minstead Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Minstead Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 July 2013.
Is Minstead Social Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minstead Social Club last inspected?
Minstead Social Club was last inspected on 10 July 2013, more than 13 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 Minstead Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minstead Social Club 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 Minstead Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Minstead Social Club 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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