Hyde Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Hyde Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: Hern Lane, HYDE, Fordingbridge, SP6 2QH
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hyde Pre-School 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% | ← Hyde Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hyde Pre-School 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 Hyde Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde C of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hyde Country Stores Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Hyde War Memorial Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| New Forest Grazing Box Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Forest Pantry Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Hyde Pre-School
What is Hyde Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Hyde Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Hyde Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hyde Pre-School last inspected?
Hyde Pre-School was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Hyde Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hyde Pre-School 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 Hyde Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hyde Pre-School 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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