Bransgore Community Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Bransgore Community Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: Shackleton Square, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8AJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Bransgore Community Church among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Bransgore Community Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 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 Bransgore Community Church 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 Bransgore Community Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bransgore Lunch Club Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Moorland News & Wine Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2024 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bransgore Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 272 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Big Scoop Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
Questions about Bransgore Community Church
What is Bransgore Community Church's food hygiene rating?
Bransgore Community Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Bransgore Community Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bransgore Community Church last inspected?
Bransgore Community Church was last inspected on 15 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 Bransgore Community Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bransgore Community Church 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 Bransgore Community Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Bransgore Community Church 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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