Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre food hygiene rating
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Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 August 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: Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7YQ
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre 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 Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Drift Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The New Forest Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| The New Forest Wildlife Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Denny Wood Campsite (Reception) Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Lime Wood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Bold Forester Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Round Hill Camping Site Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre
What is Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 4 August 2025.
Is Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre last inspected?
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre was last inspected on 4 August 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 Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre 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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