Woodlands House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Woodlands House 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 205 Woodlands Road, Woodlands, Southampton, SO40 7GL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Woodlands House 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% | ← Woodlands House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Woodlands House 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 Woodlands House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern New Forest Bartley Lunch Club Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Fourways Stores & Bartley Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Connors Candy Cart Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Ashurst Campsite Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| ASHA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Merritts Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Haywain Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Ashurst Pre-School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Woodlands House
What is Woodlands House's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Woodlands House 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 Woodlands House last inspected?
Woodlands House was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Woodlands House?
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 Woodlands House 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 Woodlands House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Woodlands House 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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