Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Grape Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 43 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AG
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Grape Tree sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Grape Tree | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| 3 Wishes Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2014 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Penkey Coffee and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Hazy Days Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 10 November 2021.
Is Grape Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 10 November 2021, more than 4 years 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 Grape Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grape Tree compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Grape Tree holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Grape Tree 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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