A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 6 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.
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: 30 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RR
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How it compares in New Forest
That puts A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar 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% | ← A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <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 Very 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 A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar 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 A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst Bowling Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Esmes Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Aramark at Brockenhurst College Festival Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aramark at Brockenhurst College Pranzo Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aramark at Brockenhurst College Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Absent Pony Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Albero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar
What is A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 March 2026.
Is A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar last inspected?
A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 6 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 A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar 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 A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar 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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