The Crown Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Crown Tap 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 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1HY
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Crown Tap 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% | ← The Crown Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Crown Tap 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 Crown Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Asian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Lunns of Ringwood Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Ringwood Health Centre Pharmacy Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Jacqueline's Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Reeve the Baker Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about The Crown Tap
What is The Crown Tap's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Crown Tap 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 The Crown Tap last inspected?
The Crown Tap was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 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 The Crown Tap?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Tap 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 Crown Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Crown Tap 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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