Hoxton Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Hoxton Bakehouse 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: Hoxton Bakehouse was inspected on 5 August 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: 40 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AF
How this rating has changed
Hoxton Bakehouse was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Hoxton Bakehouse 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% | ← Hoxton Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Very 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 Hoxton Bakehouse 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 Hoxton Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| 3 Wishes Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2014 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Penkey Coffee and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Hazy Days Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| A & J Seal Family Butcher Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Angel and Blue Pig Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Hoxton Bakehouse
What is Hoxton Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Hoxton Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Hoxton Bakehouse 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 Hoxton Bakehouse last inspected?
Hoxton Bakehouse was last inspected on 5 August 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 Hoxton Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hoxton Bakehouse 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 Hoxton Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Hoxton Bakehouse 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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Hoxton Bakehouse is one of 253 rated food businesses in Lymington. See every hygiene rating in Lymington →
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