The Fighting Cocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Fighting Cocks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: Southampton Road, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2LL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Fighting Cocks 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% | ← The Fighting Cocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Fighting Cocks 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 The Fighting Cocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Pastures Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Godshill Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| Cypress Log Cabins Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Aubrey's Forest Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| The Woodside Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| St Giles Community Farm Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
Questions about The Fighting Cocks
What is The Fighting Cocks's food hygiene rating?
The Fighting Cocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Fighting Cocks 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fighting Cocks last inspected?
The Fighting Cocks was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 The Fighting Cocks?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fighting Cocks 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 The Fighting Cocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Fighting Cocks 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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