MJ'S Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
MJ'S 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 1 December 2023, more than 2 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: Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE
How it compares in New Forest
That puts MJ'S 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% | ← MJ'S 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 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 MJ'S 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 MJ'S Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Brock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Highwood Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Huntsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| LE Blaireau Bar and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2026 |
| Rhains Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 December 2025 |
| Albero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about MJ'S Restaurant
What is MJ'S Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
MJ'S Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 1 December 2023.
Is MJ'S 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 MJ'S Restaurant last inspected?
MJ'S Restaurant was last inspected on 1 December 2023, more than 2 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 MJ'S Restaurant?
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 MJ'S 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 MJ'S Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects MJ'S 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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