New Forest Outdoor Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
New Forest Outdoor 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 11 November 2022, more than 3 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: Minstead Manor Estate, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so New Forest Outdoor Centre sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← New Forest Outdoor Centre | |
| 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 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 New Forest Outdoor 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 New Forest Outdoor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Down Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Acres Down Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2014 |
| The New Forest Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Minstead Study Centre School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 January 2026 |
| Minstead Community Shop Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2020 |
| The Trusty Servant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about New Forest Outdoor Centre
What is New Forest Outdoor Centre's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Outdoor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 11 November 2022.
Is New Forest Outdoor 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 New Forest Outdoor Centre last inspected?
New Forest Outdoor Centre was last inspected on 11 November 2022, more than 3 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 New Forest Outdoor 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Forest Outdoor 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, while New Forest Outdoor Centre holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Forest Outdoor 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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