Happy Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Happy Wok holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Happy Wok was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 the Parade, Ashley Road, Ashley, BH25 5BS
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Wok sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← Happy Wok | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Happy Wok 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 Happy Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdells Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Ashley Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Ashley Foodmarket Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Ashley Infants School School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Little Trees Pre School Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| Ashley Junior School School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| CWK & S Atyeo & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about Happy Wok
What is Happy Wok's food hygiene rating?
Happy Wok has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Happy Wok safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Happy Wok last inspected?
Happy Wok was last inspected on 20 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 Happy Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Wok compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Wok holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Happy Wok 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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