Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. 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
The rating dates from 7 March 2026, 4 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: Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1PZ
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. 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 Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Ringwood Junior School School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Love 2 Refill Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| The New Forest Sandwich Company Mobile caterer | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ringwood School Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bluefins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Freedom Leisure Ringwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Idelica Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd.
What is Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd.'s food hygiene rating?
Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 7 March 2026.
Is Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. 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 Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. last inspected?
Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. was last inspected on 7 March 2026, 4 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 Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd.?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ellingham & Ringwood R.F.C. Ltd. 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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