Moortown Servce Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Moortown Servce Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 26 November 2013, 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: Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 3AN
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Moortown Servce Station 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% | ← Moortown Servce Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Moortown Servce Station 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 Moortown Servce Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Moortown Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2019 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Premier Inn Ringwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Champion Churros Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bluefins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Spiral Blue Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Love 2 Refill Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Moortown Servce Station
What is Moortown Servce Station's food hygiene rating?
Moortown Servce Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 26 November 2013.
Is Moortown Servce Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moortown Servce Station last inspected?
Moortown Servce Station was last inspected on 26 November 2013, 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 Moortown Servce Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moortown Servce Station 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 Moortown Servce Station holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Moortown Servce Station 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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