Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Kings Arms 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 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Thomas Street, Lymington, SO41 9NB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Kings Arms 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% | ← Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kings Arms 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 Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Bridges of Lymington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Balkan Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Monday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| Highfield Bed and Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Kings Arms 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 Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Kings Arms?
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 Kings Arms 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 Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Kings Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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