Black Knowl food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Black Knowl 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 28 February 2022, more than 4 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: Black Knowl Caravan Club Site, Aldridge Hill, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Black Knowl 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% | ← Black Knowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Black Knowl 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 Black Knowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Hill Camp Site Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Forest Park Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Wednesday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Busy Badgers Mother and Toddler Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Cloud Brockenhurst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 May 2025 |
| Heartland Manor Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 April 2026 |
| The Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Golden Cuisine Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Black Knowl
What is Black Knowl's food hygiene rating?
Black Knowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 28 February 2022.
Is Black Knowl 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 Black Knowl last inspected?
Black Knowl was last inspected on 28 February 2022, more than 4 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 Black Knowl?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Knowl 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 Black Knowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Black Knowl 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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