Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · New Forest
Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2024, 19 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: Danestream Farm, Sway Road, New Milton, BH25 5QU
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) 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% | ← Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) 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 Health and Independent Living Support (Hils), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danestream Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| NISA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Hoburne Bashley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Deerhurst Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2016 |
| Muddy Puddles Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Bashley (Rydal) Cricket Club Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bashley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bashley Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Health and Independent Living Support (Hils)
What is Health and Independent Living Support (Hils)'s food hygiene rating?
Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) last inspected?
Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Health and Independent Living Support (Hils)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) 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 Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Health and Independent Living Support (Hils) 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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