The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club 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 14 November 2018, more than 7 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: Hale Gardens, New Milton, BH25 6HA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club 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% | ← The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club 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 Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Chestnut Court Rest Home Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Espino Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Bradbeers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| M & S Food Hall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| BAKE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club
What is The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club's food hygiene rating?
The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 November 2018.
Is The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club 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 Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club last inspected?
The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club was last inspected on 14 November 2018, more than 7 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 The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club 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 The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club 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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