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The Forge

Pub or bar · The Old Forge Inn, Winchester Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2HS

Food hygiene rating

012345

Urgent improvementVery good

Good. What a 4 means. Inspected 13 Feb 2025 by Winchester City council.

Badges

Spotless handlingBest score for handling and storing food

5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row

Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

Dashed badges unlock once RatedEats has tracked this business across more than one inspection.

What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodVery good

Cleanliness and condition of premisesGood

Management of food safetyGenerally satisfactory

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 0, structural 5, management 10.

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