Ashford House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Ashford House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tatchbury M, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, SO40 2RZ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ashford House 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% | ← Ashford House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashford House 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 Ashford House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austen House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Hampshire & Iow Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cedars Cafe Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Forest Court Care Home Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Totton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Calmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Caterpillars Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Ashford House
What is Ashford House's food hygiene rating?
Ashford House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Ashford House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashford House last inspected?
Ashford House was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Ashford House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashford House 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 Ashford House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ashford House 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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Ashford House is one of 17 rated food businesses in Calmore. See every hygiene rating in Calmore →
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