DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER is a manufacturers/packers located at HARROW WOOD FARM, POPLAR LANE, BRANSGORE, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 8JE, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. New Forest oversees 1,550 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in New Forest is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Manufacturers/packers
Address
HARROW WOOD FARM, POPLAR LANE, BRANSGORE, CHRISTCHURCH
Postcode
BH23 8JE
Local Authority
New Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1764817

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER?

DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by New Forest.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER last inspected?

DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER was last inspected on 2025-02-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER located?

DORSET SUNSHINE CIDER is located at HARROW WOOD FARM, POPLAR LANE, BRANSGORE, CHRISTCHURCH , BH23 8JE, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH23 postcode area.