HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 7 THE FURLONG, RINGWOOD, BH24 1AT, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 7 THE FURLONG, RINGWOOD
- Postcode
- BH24 1AT
- Local Authority
- New Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1888739
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD?
HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD last inspected?
HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD was last inspected on 2025-11-26. 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 HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD located?
HOTEL CHOCOLAT RETAIL LTD is located at 7 THE FURLONG, RINGWOOD , BH24 1AT, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH24 postcode area.