Rockbourne Trout Fishery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Rockbourne Trout Fishery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: Rockbourne Road, Sandleheath, Fordingbridge, SP6 1QG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Rockbourne Trout Fishery 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% | ← Rockbourne Trout Fishery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rockbourne Trout Fishery 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 Rockbourne Trout Fishery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandleheath Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Educamps Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| Alderholt Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Compasses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Damerham Trout Fisheries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2018 |
| Railway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Western Downland Infant School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Glynn Court Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Rockbourne Trout Fishery
What is Rockbourne Trout Fishery's food hygiene rating?
Rockbourne Trout Fishery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Rockbourne Trout Fishery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rockbourne Trout Fishery last inspected?
Rockbourne Trout Fishery was last inspected on 15 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 Rockbourne Trout Fishery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rockbourne Trout Fishery 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 Rockbourne Trout Fishery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Rockbourne Trout Fishery 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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