Windy Ridge Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Windy Ridge Care 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 17 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: 32 Barton Lane, Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7PN
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Windy Ridge Care 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% | ← Windy Ridge Care 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 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 Windy Ridge Care 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 Windy Ridge Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-OP Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Barton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hartford Care Ltd (Bethel House) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Colten Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Hoburne Naish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| J & J Wilson Shops Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Moorland House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Flip N Tails Seafoods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Windy Ridge Care Home
What is Windy Ridge Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Windy Ridge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Windy Ridge Care 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 Windy Ridge Care Home last inspected?
Windy Ridge Care Home was last inspected on 17 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 Windy Ridge Care Home?
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 Windy Ridge Care 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 Windy Ridge Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Windy Ridge Care 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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