Willow Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Willow Tree 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 97 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BH
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Willow Tree 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% | ← Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Forest Off Road Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| St Michael and All Angels Church Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Boltons Bench Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| LCP Catering Limited Trading AS Cafe Parisien Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Anissa's Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Woods Cyclery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Lyndhurst Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2020 |
Questions about Willow Tree Cafe
What is Willow Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Willow Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Cafe last inspected?
Willow Tree Cafe was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Willow Tree 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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