Barton News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Barton News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: 2 Cliff Terrace, Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7EA
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Barton News 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% | ← Barton News | |
| 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 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 Barton News 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 Barton News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pebbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Beachcomber Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| Hartford Care Ltd (Bethel House) Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Anchor Down Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Co-OP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Beach Crest Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Barton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Moorland House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Barton News
What is Barton News's food hygiene rating?
Barton News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Barton News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barton News last inspected?
Barton News was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Barton News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barton News 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 Barton News holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Barton News 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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