Highwood Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Highwood Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Highwood Nursery 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% | ← Highwood Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highwood Nursery 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 Highwood Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Brock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| MJ'S Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Huntsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| LE Blaireau Bar and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2026 |
| Rhains Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 December 2025 |
| Albero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Highwood Nursery
What is Highwood Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Highwood Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Highwood Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highwood Nursery last inspected?
Highwood Nursery was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 Highwood Nursery?
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 Highwood Nursery 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 Highwood Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Highwood Nursery 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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