Belinda's Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Belinda's Bakery 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: 18-20 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Belinda's Bakery among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Belinda's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 Belinda's Bakery 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 Belinda's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2024 |
| Dominic Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| The Gourmet Grocer Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Philpotts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Cottage Loaf Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Belinda's Bakery
What is Belinda's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Belinda's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Belinda's Bakery 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 Belinda's Bakery last inspected?
Belinda's Bakery was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Belinda's Bakery?
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 Belinda's Bakery 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 Belinda's Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Belinda's Bakery 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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