Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu 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 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Collier Building, Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu 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% | ← Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu 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 Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Nova Forest Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Sargents Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Orchard Pre-School Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Coffee House Other catering premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Ashdene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cameo Lunch Club Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu
What is Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu's food hygiene rating?
Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu 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 Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu last inspected?
Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu 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 Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu 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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