The Woodside Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Woodside Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Woodside Inn was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JZ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Woodside Inn 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 Woodside Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodside Inn 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 Woodside Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey's Forest Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| St Giles Community Farm Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Cypress Log Cabins Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| New Pastures Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Fighting Cocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Godshill Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| The Forest Pantry Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Three Lions Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Woodside Inn
What is The Woodside Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Woodside Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 June 2026.
Is The Woodside Inn 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 Woodside Inn last inspected?
The Woodside Inn was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Woodside Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woodside Inn 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 Woodside Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Woodside Inn 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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