Ferndene Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Ferndene Farm Shop 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 17 February 2026, 4 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.
Address: Bashley Cross Road, New Milton, BH25 5SY
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ferndene Farm Shop 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% | ← Ferndene Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ferndene Farm Shop 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 Ferndene Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| L'arte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bashley (Rydal) Cricket Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bashley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bashley Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Deerhurst Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2016 |
| Ballard School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Caterplus at Woolridge View Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Ferndene Farm Shop
What is Ferndene Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Ferndene Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Ferndene Farm Shop 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 Ferndene Farm Shop last inspected?
Ferndene Farm Shop was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Ferndene Farm Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferndene Farm Shop 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 Ferndene Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ferndene Farm Shop 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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