Little Orchard food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Little Orchard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2023, more than 3 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: 17 Lavender Road, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0GF
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Little Orchard 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 Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Orchard 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 Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWK & S Atyeo & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Ashley Infants School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Little Trees Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| Hordle CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Ashley Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Hordle Garage Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Lymington (New Forest Hordle) Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Bowdells Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
Questions about Little Orchard
What is Little Orchard's food hygiene rating?
Little Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 16 May 2023.
Is Little Orchard 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Orchard last inspected?
Little Orchard was last inspected on 16 May 2023, more than 3 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 Little Orchard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Little Orchard 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 Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Little Orchard 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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