THE FIGHTING COCKS
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THE FIGHTING COCKS is a pub/bar/nightclub located at SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LL, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 January 2026, 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 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE
- Postcode
- SP6 2LL
- Local Authority
- New Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 681223
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of THE FIGHTING COCKS?
THE FIGHTING COCKS 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 THE FIGHTING COCKS last inspected?
THE FIGHTING COCKS was last inspected on 2026-01-14. 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 THE FIGHTING COCKS located?
THE FIGHTING COCKS is located at SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE , SP6 2LL, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SP6 postcode area.