Ako Dining food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Ako Dining holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2023, 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: Unit 3 The, Derritt Lane, Bransgore, BH23 8AX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ako Dining among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Ako Dining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Ako Dining 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 Ako Dining, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Scoop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Moorland News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2024 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bransgore Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Bransgore Community Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Jack and Jill Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
Questions about Ako Dining
What is Ako Dining's food hygiene rating?
Ako Dining has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 27 February 2023.
Is Ako Dining 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ako Dining last inspected?
Ako Dining was last inspected on 27 February 2023, 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 Ako Dining?
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 Ako Dining 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 Ako Dining is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ako Dining 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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