Whitemoor House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Whitemoor House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 August 2023, more than 2 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: Southampton Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BU
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitemoor House sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Whitemoor House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Whitemoor 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 Whitemoor House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Forest Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ormonde House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| LA Pergola Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| New Forest Off Road Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Willow Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Lyndhurst Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2015 |
| St Michael and All Angels Church Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Boltons Bench Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
Questions about Whitemoor House
What is Whitemoor House's food hygiene rating?
Whitemoor House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 9 August 2023.
Is Whitemoor House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitemoor House last inspected?
Whitemoor House was last inspected on 9 August 2023, more than 2 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 Whitemoor 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitemoor 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, while Whitemoor House holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Whitemoor 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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