Milford Early Years Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Milford Early Years Centre 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: The Old Bank House, 5 High Street, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0QF
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Milford Early Years Centre 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% | ← Milford Early Years Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Milford Early Years 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 Milford Early Years Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Ray's Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| BAKEHOUSE24 Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Melleford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Polly's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Fuel Hair Mechanics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Mister Pink's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Paddle on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Milford Early Years Centre
What is Milford Early Years Centre's food hygiene rating?
Milford Early Years Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Milford Early Years Centre 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 Milford Early Years Centre last inspected?
Milford Early Years Centre was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Milford Early Years 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milford Early Years 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, and Milford Early Years Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Milford Early Years 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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