White Tails Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
White Tails Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2023, more than 3 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: Cottage Lodge Hotel, Sway Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7SH
How it compares in New Forest
That puts White Tails Restaurant 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% | ← White Tails Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 White Tails Restaurant 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 White Tails Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Harrison's Catering Other catering premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Brockenhurst Bowling Club Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Dynasty Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Brock Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Food Rescue Kitchen C.I.C Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about White Tails Restaurant
What is White Tails Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
White Tails Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 January 2023.
Is White Tails Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Tails Restaurant last inspected?
White Tails Restaurant was last inspected on 10 January 2023, more than 3 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 White Tails Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Tails Restaurant 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 White Tails Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects White Tails Restaurant 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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