Heywood Sumner House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Heywood Sumner 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 12 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cuckoo Hill, South Gorley, Fordingbridge, SP6 2PP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Heywood Sumner 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% | ← Heywood Sumner 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 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 Heywood Sumner 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 Heywood Sumner House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| The Longhorn Saloon Mobile caterer | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Hockey's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| IL Baretto UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Hyde Country Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Heywood Sumner House
What is Heywood Sumner House's food hygiene rating?
Heywood Sumner House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 August 2022.
Is Heywood Sumner 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 Heywood Sumner House last inspected?
Heywood Sumner House was last inspected on 12 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 Heywood Sumner House?
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 Heywood Sumner 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 Heywood Sumner House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Heywood Sumner 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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