Shell Little Waitrose Lymington food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Shell Little Waitrose Lymington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 October 2024, 20 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: 33 Milford Road, Pennington, SO41 8DH
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Lymington 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% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Lymington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Shell Little Waitrose Lymington 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 Shell Little Waitrose Lymington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Belmore Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Colten Care Ltd Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Fish N Tails Seafoods Ltd Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Happy Times Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Alexander Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Freegrove Care Home Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Lymington
What is Shell Little Waitrose Lymington's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Lymington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 19 October 2024.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Lymington 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Little Waitrose Lymington last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Lymington was last inspected on 19 October 2024, 20 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 Shell Little Waitrose Lymington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Little Waitrose Lymington 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 Shell Little Waitrose Lymington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Lymington 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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