Elyse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Elyse 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: Elyse was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 16 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Elyse 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% | ← Elyse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elyse 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 Elyse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle's New Forest Kitchen/Michelles Homemade Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| The Crown Manor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hampshire Foods Limited Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| New Forest Nondescripts Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Forest Edge Roasting Co Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Lyndhurst Teddies Pre School Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| St Michael and All Angels Church of England Infant School School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| New Nordic Limited Importers/Exporters | 107 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Elyse
What is Elyse's food hygiene rating?
Elyse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Elyse 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 Elyse last inspected?
Elyse was last inspected on 21 May 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 Elyse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elyse 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 Elyse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Elyse 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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