Food hygiene ratings in Lymington
There are 253 food businesses in Lymington with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by New Forest Council. A further 21 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Lymington
79% of rated businesses in Lymington hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across New Forest as a whole, 81% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Lymington is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 183 | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Lymington
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Globe Fit Ltd Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 August 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 May 2026 |
| The Fishermans Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 November 2025 |
| The Townhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 November 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Lymington
How many food businesses in Lymington have a hygiene rating?
253 food businesses in Lymington have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by New Forest Council. 232 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Lymington?
79% of rated businesses in Lymington hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Lymington?
4 food businesses in Lymington hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Lymington?
Environmental health officers at New Forest Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in New Forest
- New Milton 168 places
- Ringwood 157 places
- Totton 134 places
- Fordingbridge 92 places
- Brockenhurst 87 places
- Lyndhurst 82 places
- Hythe 62 places
- Christchurch 37 places
Food businesses in Lymington
- 3 Wishes 5 - Very good
- 820 Spirits Distillery 5 - Very good
- A & J Seal Family Butcher 5 - Very good
- Alexander Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- All Saints Luncheon Club 5 - Very good
- Angel and Blue Pig 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Lymington 5 - Very good
- Babelas 5 - Very good
- BAKEHOUSE24 Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bakelicious 5 - Very good
- Balkan Grill & Pizza 5 - Very good
- Beaky Blinders 5 - Very good
- Belmore Lodge Care Home 5 - Very good
- Berthon B Bar 5 - Very good
- Birchy Hill Care Home 5 - Very good
- Bluebambu Living 5 - Very good
- Boldre Preschool 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Braxton Gardens and Tea Rooms 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club and After School Club 5 - Very good
- Bridges of Lymington 5 - Very good
- Britannia Thai 5 - Very good
- Butchers on the Green 4 - Good
- Cafe 3 5 - Very good
- Cafe Tres Bon 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Caffe Nero 5 - Very good
- Caffegelato 4 - Good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.