Lepe Country Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Lepe Country Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lepe Country Park was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Lepe Road, LEPE, Exbury, SO45 1AD
How this rating has changed
Lepe Country Park has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Lepe Country Park among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Lepe Country Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lepe Country Park none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lepe Country Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Mr Eddy's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Honeypot Childrens Charity Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Laura Simmons Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sundial Cottage Care Home Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Blackfield Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blackfield Service Station Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
Questions about Lepe Country Park
What is Lepe Country Park's food hygiene rating?
Lepe Country Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Lepe Country Park safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lepe Country Park last inspected?
Lepe Country Park was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lepe Country Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lepe Country Park compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lepe Country Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Lepe Country Park and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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