The George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The George holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The George was inspected on 25 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 14 Bridge Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH
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How this rating has changed
The George was re-inspected on 25 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The George sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ← The George | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The George 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 The George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| J&D'S Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Alcove Newsagents Retailers - other | 128 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bubble Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Fordingbridge Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| PRS Charity Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | Exempt | |
| J May & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| New Wongs Garden Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 25 July 2026.
Is The George safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 25 July 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 The George?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The George holds a 4. 178 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The George 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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The George is one of 92 rated food businesses in Fordingbridge. See every hygiene rating in Fordingbridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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