Applemore College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Applemore College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Applemore College 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% | ← Applemore College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Applemore College 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 Applemore College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Age Concern New Forest Horrill Centre Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Applemore Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Caterlink at Noadswood School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bower Lodge School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ashdene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cameo Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Applemore College
What is Applemore College's food hygiene rating?
Applemore College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Applemore College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Applemore College last inspected?
Applemore College was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 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 Applemore College?
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 Applemore College 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 Applemore College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Applemore College 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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Applemore College is one of 24 rated food businesses in Dibden Purlieu. See every hygiene rating in Dibden Purlieu →
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