Elsabelcake Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Elsabelcake 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 rating dates from 17 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 4A Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Elsabelcake Cafe among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Elsabelcake Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 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 Elsabelcake 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 Elsabelcake Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Totton Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Fun Box Day Nursery Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Elsabelcake Cafe
What is Elsabelcake Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Elsabelcake Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Elsabelcake 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 Elsabelcake Cafe last inspected?
Elsabelcake Cafe was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Elsabelcake 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elsabelcake 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 Elsabelcake Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Elsabelcake 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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