New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Test Valley
New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge 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 9 November 2024, 20 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: Lee Park Lodge, Lee Church Lane, Lee, SO51 9LE
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge 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 New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Force Paintball Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Hampshire Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Gals Catering Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At The Mountbatten School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| B Drummond Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge
What is New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 9 November 2024.
Is New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge 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 New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge last inspected?
New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge was last inspected on 9 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge?
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 New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects New Forest Care At Lee Park Lodge 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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