India Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
India Cottage 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 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts India Cottage 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% | ← India Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 India Cottage 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 India Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Prices Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Ringwood Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Forest & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Lunns of Ringwood Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Ringwood Health Centre Pharmacy Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Gurkha Asian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about India Cottage
What is India Cottage's food hygiene rating?
India Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 6 September 2024.
Is India Cottage 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 India Cottage last inspected?
India Cottage was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 India Cottage?
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 India Cottage 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 India Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects India Cottage 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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