The Linden Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastleigh
The Linden Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 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: The Linden Tree School Road Bursledon Southampton SO31 8BU, SO31 8BU
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The Linden Tree among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← The Linden Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 The Linden Tree 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 The Linden Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cafe Lowford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| All-American-bits-n-bobz Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Boat House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bonhomie House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Barmotion Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about The Linden Tree
What is The Linden Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Linden Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Linden Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Linden Tree last inspected?
The Linden Tree was last inspected on 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Linden Tree?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Linden Tree compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The Linden Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Linden Tree 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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