The White Buck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The White Buck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 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: Bisterne Close, Burley, Ringwood, BH24 4AZ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The White Buck 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% | ← The White Buck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The White Buck 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 The White Buck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ'S Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Yha New Forest Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Burley County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about The White Buck
What is The White Buck's food hygiene rating?
The White Buck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 28 February 2026.
Is The White Buck 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Buck last inspected?
The White Buck was last inspected on 28 February 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 The White Buck?
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 The White Buck 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 The White Buck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The White Buck 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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The White Buck is one of 158 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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