Bat and Ball food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Bat and Ball holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Salisbury Road, Breamore, Fordingbridge, SP6 2EA
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Bat and Ball 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% | ← Bat and Ball | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bat and Ball 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 Bat and Ball, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hulse Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2013 |
| JC Sports Development Ltd Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Breamore Primary School Wraparound Care Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Breamore Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Woodgreen Community Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| The Horse and Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Pantry Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Bat and Ball
What is Bat and Ball's food hygiene rating?
Bat and Ball has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Bat and Ball 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bat and Ball last inspected?
Bat and Ball was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Bat and Ball?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bat and Ball 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 Bat and Ball holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Bat and Ball 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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