The Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
The Bakehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 45 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RB
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Bakehouse
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bakehouse sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← The Bakehouse | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bakehouse 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 Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Brock Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Food Rescue Kitchen C.I.C Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Commoners Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Paddle in the Forest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| The Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Golden Cuisine Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about The Bakehouse
What is The Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Bakehouse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bakehouse last inspected?
The Bakehouse was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 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 Bakehouse?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bakehouse compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Bakehouse holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Bakehouse 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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The Bakehouse is one of 87 rated food businesses in Brockenhurst. See every hygiene rating in Brockenhurst →
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