Fish Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Fish Inn 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 5 December 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: The Bridges, Ringwood, BH24 2AA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Fish Inn 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% | ← Fish Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fish Inn 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 Fish Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec Ringwood Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Pour House Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2023 |
| Barista & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Original White Hart Ringwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Royal Daawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Timber Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2019 |
Questions about Fish Inn
What is Fish Inn's food hygiene rating?
Fish Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Fish Inn 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 Fish Inn last inspected?
Fish Inn was last inspected on 5 December 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 Fish Inn?
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 Fish Inn 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 Fish Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Fish Inn 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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