The Potting Shed Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Potting Shed Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Redcliffe Garden Centre, Bashley Road, New Milton, BH25 5RY
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Potting Shed Tearooms 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% | ← The Potting Shed Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Potting Shed Tearooms 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 The Potting Shed Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bashley (Rydal) Cricket Club Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bashley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bashley Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Lakeview Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Hoburne Bashley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ferndene Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Deerhurst Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2016 |
| L'arte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about The Potting Shed Tearooms
What is The Potting Shed Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Shed Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Potting Shed Tearooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potting Shed Tearooms last inspected?
The Potting Shed Tearooms was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 The Potting Shed Tearooms?
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 The Potting Shed Tearooms 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 The Potting Shed Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Potting Shed Tearooms 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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