NUMBER 15 CAFE
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
NUMBER 15 CAFE is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 15 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6AG, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. New Forest oversees 1,550 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in New Forest is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 15 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON
- Postcode
- SO45 6AG
- Local Authority
- New Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 580080
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of NUMBER 15 CAFE?
NUMBER 15 CAFE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by New Forest.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was NUMBER 15 CAFE last inspected?
NUMBER 15 CAFE was last inspected on 2025-06-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is NUMBER 15 CAFE located?
NUMBER 15 CAFE is located at 15 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON , SO45 6AG, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO45 postcode area.