Escape Yachting food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · New Forest
Escape Yachting holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 2018, more than 8 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: Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, SO41 3QD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Escape Yachting among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Escape Yachting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 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 Escape Yachting 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 Escape Yachting, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Nick Cox Chandlery Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Nick Cox Yacht Chandler Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2017 |
| Lymington Sea Water Baths Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Royal Lymington Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Berthon B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Lymington Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2019 |
| Coffee and Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Escape Yachting
What is Escape Yachting's food hygiene rating?
Escape Yachting has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 May 2018.
Is Escape Yachting 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Escape Yachting last inspected?
Escape Yachting was last inspected on 10 May 2018, more than 8 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 Escape Yachting?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Escape Yachting 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 Escape Yachting is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Escape Yachting 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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