League of Friends Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
League of Friends Coffee Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2015, more than 11 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: Lymington New Forest Hospital, Wellworthy Road, Lymington, SO41 8QD
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so League of Friends Coffee Shop sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← League of Friends Coffee Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 League of Friends Coffee Shop 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 League of Friends Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocs Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Cafe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Onyx Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Monkey Brewhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 820 Spirits Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Mabel's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Shallowmead Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Durlston House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about League of Friends Coffee Shop
What is League of Friends Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
League of Friends Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 29 April 2015.
Is League of Friends Coffee Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was League of Friends Coffee Shop last inspected?
League of Friends Coffee Shop was last inspected on 29 April 2015, more than 11 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 League of Friends Coffee Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 League of Friends Coffee Shop compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while League of Friends Coffee Shop holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects League of Friends Coffee Shop 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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