New Forest Shortbread food hygiene rating
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New Forest Shortbread 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 13 February 2026, 4 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: Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts New Forest Shortbread among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← New Forest Shortbread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 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 Shortbread 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 Shortbread, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| The Snakecatcher Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Premier Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Absent Pony Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Esmes Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| A and R Beardsmore Ltd TA Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Brockenhurst Bowling Club Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about New Forest Shortbread
What is New Forest Shortbread's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Shortbread has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 13 February 2026.
Is New Forest Shortbread 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 Shortbread last inspected?
New Forest Shortbread was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 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 Shortbread?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Forest Shortbread 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 Shortbread is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Forest Shortbread 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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