The Coach and Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Coach and Horses holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Coach and Horses was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, SO40 2NF
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Coach and Horses sits behind roughly 1,337 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ← The Coach and Horses | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Coach and Horses 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 Coach and Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Dobbies Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bartley Junior School School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Cadnam Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Bartley Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Haywain Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Copythorne Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about The Coach and Horses
What is The Coach and Horses's food hygiene rating?
The Coach and Horses has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 16 May 2026.
Is The Coach and Horses safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Coach and Horses last inspected?
The Coach and Horses was last inspected on 16 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 Coach and Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coach and Horses 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 The Coach and Horses holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Coach and Horses 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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