Cafe Mallard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Cafe Mallard 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 8 June 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 4 Osborne House, Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6HL
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Cafe Mallard 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% | ← Cafe Mallard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe Mallard 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 Cafe Mallard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Kamsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Berties Fish and Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Food 4 Thought Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| BAKE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Mallard
What is Cafe Mallard's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Mallard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 June 2024.
Is Cafe Mallard 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 Cafe Mallard last inspected?
Cafe Mallard was last inspected on 8 June 2024, more than 2 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 Cafe Mallard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe Mallard 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 Cafe Mallard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Cafe Mallard 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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