The Carpenter Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Carpenter Arms 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 103 Burley Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8BA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Carpenter Arms 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 Carpenter Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carpenter Arms 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 Carpenter Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack and Jill Pre-School Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
| Ako Dining Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bransgore Community Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Bransgore Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
Questions about The Carpenter Arms
What is The Carpenter Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carpenter Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 March 2026.
Is The Carpenter Arms 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 Carpenter Arms last inspected?
The Carpenter Arms was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Carpenter Arms?
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 Carpenter Arms 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 Carpenter Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Carpenter Arms 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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