J Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
J Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 15 April 2026, 3 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: 23 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6HN
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so J Kitchen 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% | ← J Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Cafe Mallard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Forty 4 Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Food 4 Thought Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Contemplation Care (Denehurst) Ltd Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about J Kitchen
What is J Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
J Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 15 April 2026.
Is J Kitchen 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Kitchen last inspected?
J Kitchen was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 3 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 Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Kitchen 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 J Kitchen holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects J Kitchen 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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