Line Out Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Line Out Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2024, more than 2 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: Fawley Rugby RFC, Gang Warily Recreation and Community Centre, Newlands Road, SO45 1GA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Line Out Shack 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% | ← Line Out Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Line Out Shack 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 Line Out Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield and Langley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Woodberry Day Nursery Fawley Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Tops Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Blackfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2013 |
| Wendy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Chutneys Blackfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Waterside Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Line Out Shack
What is Line Out Shack's food hygiene rating?
Line Out Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Line Out Shack 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Line Out Shack last inspected?
Line Out Shack was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 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 Line Out Shack?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Line Out Shack 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 Line Out Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Line Out Shack 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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