Moortown Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Moortown Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2019, more than 7 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: 244 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 3AS
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Moortown Lodge 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% | ← Moortown Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Moortown Lodge 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 Moortown Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Premier Inn Ringwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Champion Churros Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bluefins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Spiral Blue Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Love 2 Refill Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Ringwood Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Moortown Lodge
What is Moortown Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Moortown Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 1 May 2019.
Is Moortown Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moortown Lodge last inspected?
Moortown Lodge was last inspected on 1 May 2019, more than 7 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 Moortown Lodge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moortown Lodge 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 Moortown Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Moortown Lodge 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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