Forest Arts Centre food hygiene rating
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Forest Arts Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2014, more than 11 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: Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DS
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Forest Arts Centre 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% | ← Forest Arts Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Forest Arts Centre 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 Forest Arts Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Gusto Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lin's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Forest Foods Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Freedom Leisure New Milton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2023 |
| China at Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Forest Arts Centre
What is Forest Arts Centre's food hygiene rating?
Forest Arts Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 December 2014.
Is Forest Arts Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Arts Centre last inspected?
Forest Arts Centre was last inspected on 3 December 2014, more than 11 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 Forest Arts Centre?
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 Forest Arts Centre 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 Forest Arts Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Forest Arts Centre 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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