Little Pebbles food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Little Pebbles 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: Little Pebbles was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Cliff Terrace, Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7EA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Little Pebbles among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Little Pebbles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Very 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 Little Pebbles 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 Little Pebbles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| Hartford Care Ltd (Bethel House) Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Anchor Down Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Co-OP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Beach Crest Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Barton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Moorland House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Durlston Court School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Pebbles
What is Little Pebbles's food hygiene rating?
Little Pebbles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Little Pebbles 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 Little Pebbles last inspected?
Little Pebbles was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Little Pebbles?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Pebbles compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Little Pebbles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Little Pebbles 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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