Bashley Post Office and Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Bashley Post Office and Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: Bashley Road, New Milton, BH25 5RX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Bashley Post Office and Stores 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% | ← Bashley Post Office and Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bashley Post Office and Stores 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 Bashley Post Office and Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bashley (Rydal) Cricket Club Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bashley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Lakeview Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Ferndene Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Hoburne Bashley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Deerhurst Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2016 |
| L'arte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Danestream Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Bashley Post Office and Stores
What is Bashley Post Office and Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bashley Post Office and Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Bashley Post Office and Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bashley Post Office and Stores last inspected?
Bashley Post Office and Stores was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Bashley Post Office and Stores?
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 Bashley Post Office and Stores 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 Bashley Post Office and Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Bashley Post Office and Stores 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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