Lakeview Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Lakeview Cafe 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: Lakeview Cafe was inspected on 25 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: New Lane Orchard, New Lane, New Milton, BH25 5TD
How this rating has changed
Lakeview Cafe was re-inspected on 25 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 July 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 Lakeview Cafe 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% | ← Lakeview Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lakeview Cafe 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 Lakeview Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bashley Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bashley (Rydal) Cricket Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bashley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Ferndene Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| L'arte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hoburne Bashley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Deerhurst Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2016 |
| Ballard School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Lakeview Cafe
What is Lakeview Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lakeview Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 25 July 2026.
Is Lakeview Cafe 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 Lakeview Cafe last inspected?
Lakeview Cafe was last inspected on 25 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 Lakeview Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakeview Cafe 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 Lakeview Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Lakeview Cafe 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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