Crown Stirrup food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Crown Stirrup holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DE
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Crown Stirrup sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← Crown Stirrup | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Crown Stirrup 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 Crown Stirrup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxlease Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aspris Children's Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Angels Farm House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| New Forest Nondescripts Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Lyndhurst-District Community Association Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| New Forest Heritage Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Boltons Bench Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Crown Stirrup
What is Crown Stirrup's food hygiene rating?
Crown Stirrup has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Crown Stirrup safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Crown Stirrup last inspected?
Crown Stirrup was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Crown Stirrup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown Stirrup compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Crown Stirrup holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Crown Stirrup 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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