Forest Holidays food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Forest Holidays 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: Larkwhistle Farm Road, Micheldever, Winchester, SO21 3BG
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Forest Holidays among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← Forest Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Very 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 Forest Holidays 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 Forest Holidays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Final Furlong Fizz Box Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| The Dove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Starbucks At A303 Popham Services Westbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Popham Airfield Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Starbucks At Eurogarages A303 Popham Eastbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| BP - Popham SF Connect Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Micheldever Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Butter Bike Co Peanut Butters Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
Questions about Forest Holidays
What is Forest Holidays's food hygiene rating?
Forest Holidays has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Forest Holidays 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 Forest Holidays last inspected?
Forest Holidays was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forest Holidays?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Holidays compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Forest Holidays is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Forest Holidays 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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