Budgens Windmill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Budgens Windmill 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Windmill Service Station, Salisbury Road, Blashford, BH24 3PB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Budgens Windmill 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% | ← Budgens Windmill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens Windmill 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 Budgens Windmill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Spinnaker Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Freedom Leisure Ringwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Poulner Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Poulner Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ringwood School Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| St Elmo Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Chinatown Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Budgens Windmill
What is Budgens Windmill's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Windmill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Budgens Windmill 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 Budgens Windmill last inspected?
Budgens Windmill was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Budgens Windmill?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Budgens Windmill 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 Budgens Windmill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Budgens Windmill 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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