Happy Times food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Happy Times holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: 58 South Street, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8DX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Happy Times 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% | ← Happy Times | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Happy Times 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 Happy Times, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Tails Seafoods Ltd Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Belmore Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Alexander Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Freegrove Care Home Caring Premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Holly Lodge Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure Lymington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| One Stop Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Happy Times
What is Happy Times's food hygiene rating?
Happy Times has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Happy Times 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Times last inspected?
Happy Times was last inspected on 31 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 Happy Times?
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 Happy Times 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 Happy Times is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Happy Times 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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