Fordingbridge Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Fordingbridge Service Station 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 2 July 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: Southampton Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Fordingbridge Service Station 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% | ← Fordingbridge Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fordingbridge Service 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 Fordingbridge Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| The Riverside Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Peking Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| New Wongs Garden Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| J May & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bubble Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| J&D'S Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Alcove Newsagents Retailers - other | 409 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Fordingbridge Service Station
What is Fordingbridge Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Fordingbridge Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 July 2014.
Is Fordingbridge Service Station 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 Fordingbridge Service Station last inspected?
Fordingbridge Service Station was last inspected on 2 July 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 Fordingbridge Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Fordingbridge Service 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, and Fordingbridge Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Fordingbridge Service 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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