Fordingbridge has 43 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 74% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Fordingbridge.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–43 of 43 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | 172 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Lymington | 148 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Totton | 146 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Ringwood | 117 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| New Milton | 116 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 92 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
There are currently 43 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Fordingbridge, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Fordingbridge, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 74% of rated businesses in Fordingbridge hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Fordingbridge are carried out by New Forest. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Fordingbridge was last updated on 29 June 2026.