Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 14 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DZ
How this rating has changed
Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 7 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage 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 Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Original White Hart Ringwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Royal Daawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Coop Ringwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Arboro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Mil Lok Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2021 |
Questions about Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage
What is Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage last inspected?
Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage was last inspected on 7 August 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 Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage 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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Little Monkeys at the Old Cottage is one of 157 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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