Lymington Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Lymington Charcoal Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 5 Queen Street, Lymington, SO41 9NH
How this rating has changed
Lymington Charcoal Grill has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 15 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Lymington Charcoal Grill among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Lymington Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 Lymington Charcoal Grill 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 Lymington Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bridges of Lymington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Monday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Highfield Bed and Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
Questions about Lymington Charcoal Grill
What is Lymington Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Lymington Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Lymington Charcoal Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lymington Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Lymington Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 15 June 2026, 2 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 Lymington Charcoal Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lymington Charcoal Grill compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lymington Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Lymington Charcoal Grill 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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Lymington Charcoal Grill is one of 253 rated food businesses in Lymington. See every hygiene rating in Lymington →
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