The Farmers Butcher Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
The Farmers Butcher Limited 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
This is a fresh result: The Farmers Butcher Limited was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Swallow Fields, Furzley, Bramshaw, SO43 7JJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Farmers Butcher Limited 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% | ← The Farmers Butcher Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Farmers Butcher Limited 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 Farmers Butcher Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rockingham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Coffee Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| New Forest Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| West Wellow Food Market And Butchers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bramble Hill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 June 2018 |
| Lower Common Road Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Red Rover Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Forest Meats at Manor Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about The Farmers Butcher Limited
What is The Farmers Butcher Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Farmers Butcher Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Farmers Butcher Limited 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 The Farmers Butcher Limited last inspected?
The Farmers Butcher Limited was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Farmers Butcher Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farmers Butcher Limited 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 Farmers Butcher Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Farmers Butcher Limited 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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