The Coffee House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
The Coffee House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, more than 2 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: St Andrews Centre, Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PT
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Coffee House 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% | ← The Coffee House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Coffee House 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 The Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Ashdene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cameo Lunch Club Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Mirkay's of Dibden Purlieu Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Nova Forest Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Sargents Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about The Coffee House
What is The Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 July 2024.
Is The Coffee House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coffee House last inspected?
The Coffee House was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 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 The Coffee House?
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 The Coffee House 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 The Coffee House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Coffee House 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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The Coffee House is one of 24 rated food businesses in Dibden Purlieu. See every hygiene rating in Dibden Purlieu →
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