Hillyfield Rest Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Hillyfield Rest Home 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 18 April 2026, 2 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: Barnes Lane, Milford-On-Sea, Lymington, SO41 0RP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hillyfield Rest Home 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% | ← Hillyfield Rest Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hillyfield Rest Home 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 Hillyfield Rest Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Church Hall Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Ray's Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Milford Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| BAKEHOUSE24 Ltd Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Melleford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Polly's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Beach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Hillyfield Rest Home
What is Hillyfield Rest Home's food hygiene rating?
Hillyfield Rest Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 18 April 2026.
Is Hillyfield Rest Home 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 Hillyfield Rest Home last inspected?
Hillyfield Rest Home was last inspected on 18 April 2026, 2 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 Hillyfield Rest Home?
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 Hillyfield Rest Home 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 Hillyfield Rest Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hillyfield Rest Home 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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