Avalon House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Avalon House B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 31 Romsey Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AR
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Avalon House B&B among the 1,153 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Avalon House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 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 Very 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 Avalon House B&B 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 Avalon House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Lyndhurst House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Forest Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Waterloo Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Passage to India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Penny Farthing Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Lyndhurst Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2015 |
Questions about Avalon House B&B
What is Avalon House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Avalon House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 September 2017.
Is Avalon House B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avalon House B&B last inspected?
Avalon House B&B was last inspected on 20 September 2017, more than 8 years 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 Avalon House B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avalon House B&B 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 Avalon House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Avalon House B&B 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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