Bluebambu Living food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Bluebambu Living 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
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1 - 2, Minekeep House, Gosport Street, SO41 9BB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Bluebambu Living 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% | ← Bluebambu Living | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bluebambu Living 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 Bluebambu Living, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durlston House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Lymington Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Lymington Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Deep Blue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Flapjackery Lymington Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Lounges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Lymington Mobiles Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Bluebambu Living
What is Bluebambu Living's food hygiene rating?
Bluebambu Living has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Bluebambu Living 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 Bluebambu Living last inspected?
Bluebambu Living was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Bluebambu Living?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bluebambu Living 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 Bluebambu Living is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Bluebambu Living 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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