Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
MERRITTS COFFEE LOUNGE food hygiene rating
MERRITTS COFFEE LOUNGE
175 LYNDHURST ROAD
ASHURST
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 7AR Inspected 30 July 2026
ASHURST
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 7AR Inspected 30 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by New Forest
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
MERRITTS COFFEE LOUNGE in New Forest currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 July 2026. MERRITTS COFFEE LOUNGE is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 175 LYNDHURST ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AR.
- Business name
- MERRITTS COFFEE LOUNGE
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- New Forest
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 644454
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
30 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
MERRITTS COFFEE LOUNGE has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 25 May 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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