Majestic Wine food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · New Forest
Majestic Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, 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: Fairlea House, 110-112 Marsh Lane, Lymington, SO41 9EE
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Majestic Wine sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Majestic Wine | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Majestic Wine 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 Majestic Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durlston House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Bluebambu Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Lymington Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Lymington Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Lymington Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Lymington Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| A & J Seal Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Angel and Blue Pig Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Majestic Wine
What is Majestic Wine's food hygiene rating?
Majestic Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Majestic Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Majestic Wine last inspected?
Majestic Wine was last inspected on 31 August 2023, 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 Majestic Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Majestic Wine 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 Majestic Wine holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Majestic Wine 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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