HOT BOX

RINGWOOD

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 February 2025 by New Forest.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for HOT BOX, from August 2021 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of HOT BOX.

Food hygiene rating history for HOT BOX
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 August 2021	4 / 5	Good
28 February 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

HOT BOX in RINGWOOD has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

SOUTHERN HOUSE,
1 EMBANKMENT WAY,
RINGWOOD,
BH24 1EU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for HOT BOX. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects HOT BOX?

Food hygiene at HOT BOX is inspected by New Forest, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.newforest.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about HOT BOX

What is HOT BOX’s food hygiene rating?

HOT BOX has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 February 2025.

When was HOT BOX last inspected?

HOT BOX was last inspected by New Forest on 28 February 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.