Hunters Croft food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Hunters Croft holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Arnewood Bridge Road, SWAY, Lymington, SO41 6ER
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hunters Croft 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% | ← Hunters Croft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hunters Croft 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 Hunters Croft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchy Hill Care Home Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Hare and Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Farm Shack Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ewelina's Home Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Hunters Croft
What is Hunters Croft's food hygiene rating?
Hunters Croft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 30 April 2014.
Is Hunters Croft 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hunters Croft last inspected?
Hunters Croft was last inspected on 30 April 2014, more than 12 years 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 Hunters Croft?
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 Hunters Croft 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 Hunters Croft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hunters Croft 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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