Milford on Sea Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Milford on Sea Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 6 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 67 High Street, Milford-On-Sea, Lymington, SO41 0QG
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Milford on Sea Club sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Milford on Sea Club | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Milford on Sea 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 Milford on Sea Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoori Heights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Sammy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Smugglers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Paddle on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Mister Pink's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Butchers on the Green Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Milford on Sea Club
What is Milford on Sea Club's food hygiene rating?
Milford on Sea Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Milford on Sea Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Milford on Sea Club last inspected?
Milford on Sea Club was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Milford on Sea Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milford on Sea 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, while Milford on Sea Club holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Milford on Sea 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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