Forest Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hampshire
Forest Community Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 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: Forest Community Centre Pinehill Road Bordon GU35 0BS, GU35 0BS
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Forest Community Centre sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← Forest Community Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Community 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 Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KZAR Forest House Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Forest Bears Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| St. Marks Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ayla Restaurant and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bordon Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Forest Community Centre
What is Forest Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Forest Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Forest Community Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Community Centre last inspected?
Forest Community Centre was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forest Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Community Centre compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Forest Community Centre holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Forest Community 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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