The Beachcomber Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Beachcomber Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Beachcomber Cafe was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Marine Drive, Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7DZ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Beachcomber Cafe 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 Beachcomber Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Beachcomber Cafe 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 Beachcomber Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| Little Pebbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Hartford Care Ltd (Bethel House) Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Anchor Down Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Beach Crest Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Co-OP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Moorland House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Barton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Beachcomber Cafe
What is The Beachcomber Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Beachcomber Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Beachcomber Cafe 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 The Beachcomber Cafe last inspected?
The Beachcomber Cafe was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Beachcomber Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Beachcomber Cafe 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 Beachcomber Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Beachcomber Cafe 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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