The Old Forge Inn

Southampton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old Forge Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 5 October 2021 by Winchester City.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Forge Inn in Southampton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Winchester Road,
Shedfield,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO32 2HS

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

Who inspects The Old Forge Inn?

Food hygiene at The Old Forge Inn is inspected by Winchester City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.winchester.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Forge Inn

What is The Old Forge Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Forge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 October 2021.

When was The Old Forge Inn last inspected?

The Old Forge Inn was last inspected by Winchester City on 5 October 2021.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.