New Forest Bacon food hygiene rating
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New Forest Bacon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 August 2024, 22 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: Somerley House, Nea Drive, Somerley, BH24 3PL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts New Forest Bacon 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% | ← New Forest Bacon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Forest Bacon 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 New Forest Bacon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellingham House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Spinnaker Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Budgens Windmill Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| JJ's Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Oakhouse Foods/B&C Evergreen Supplies Ltd Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Moyles Court School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bussin Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| J. Webb Services Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about New Forest Bacon
What is New Forest Bacon's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Bacon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 August 2024.
Is New Forest Bacon 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Forest Bacon last inspected?
New Forest Bacon was last inspected on 17 August 2024, 22 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 New Forest Bacon?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Forest Bacon 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 New Forest Bacon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Forest Bacon 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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