Mabel's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Mabel's 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 31 January 2026, 5 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: Shallowmead Nurseries, Boldre Lane, Boldre, SO41 8PA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Mabel's 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% | ← Mabel's 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 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 Mabel's 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 Mabel's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 Spirits Distillery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Onyx Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cafe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Ocs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Hill House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Monkey Brewhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Boldre Preschool School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fleur DE Lys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Mabel's Cafe
What is Mabel's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mabel's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 31 January 2026.
Is Mabel's 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 Mabel's Cafe last inspected?
Mabel's Cafe was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 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 Mabel's Cafe?
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 Mabel's 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 Mabel's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Mabel's 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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