St Michael and All Angels Church food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
St Michael and All Angels Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts St Michael and All Angels Church 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% | ← St Michael and All Angels Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Michael and All Angels Church 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 St Michael and All Angels Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Forest Off Road Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Willow Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boltons Bench Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| LCP Catering Limited Trading AS Cafe Parisien Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Anissa's Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Woods Cyclery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Lyndhurst Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2020 |
Questions about St Michael and All Angels Church
What is St Michael and All Angels Church's food hygiene rating?
St Michael and All Angels Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 January 2025.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michael and All Angels Church last inspected?
St Michael and All Angels Church was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 months 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 St Michael and All Angels Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Michael and All Angels Church 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 St Michael and All Angels Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects St Michael and All Angels Church 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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