Hordle Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Hordle Garage 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 8 December 2023, more than 2 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: Silver Street, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0FN
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Hordle Garage 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% | ← Hordle Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hordle Garage 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 Hordle Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington (New Forest Hordle) Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Hordle CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Little Orchard Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Ewelina's Home Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Chocolate by Miss Witt Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2016 |
| Ashley Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Ashley Infants School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Little Trees Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
Questions about Hordle Garage
What is Hordle Garage's food hygiene rating?
Hordle Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 December 2023.
Is Hordle Garage 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 Hordle Garage last inspected?
Hordle Garage was last inspected on 8 December 2023, more than 2 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 Hordle Garage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hordle Garage 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 Hordle Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hordle Garage 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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