Jacqueline's Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Jacqueline's Tea Rooms 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 31 January 2025, 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.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 4 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1AF
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Jacqueline's Tea Rooms among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Jacqueline's Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 Jacqueline's Tea Rooms 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 Jacqueline's Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeve the Baker Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Luna Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| The Barnyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ringwood Fisheries Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Inn on the Furlong Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Fridays Ringwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
Questions about Jacqueline's Tea Rooms
What is Jacqueline's Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Jacqueline's Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Jacqueline's Tea Rooms 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 Jacqueline's Tea Rooms last inspected?
Jacqueline's Tea Rooms was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 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 Jacqueline's Tea Rooms?
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 Jacqueline's Tea Rooms compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Jacqueline's Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Jacqueline's Tea Rooms 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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