The Mortimer Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Mortimer 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 2 June 2026, 3 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.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Romsey Road, OWER, Romsey, SO51 6AF
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Mortimer Arms among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← The Mortimer Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 Mortimer 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 The Mortimer Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Premier Inn Southampton West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Paultons Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| New Forest Venison Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Mortimer Arms
What is The Mortimer Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Mortimer Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Mortimer 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 The Mortimer Arms last inspected?
The Mortimer Arms was last inspected on 2 June 2026, 3 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 The Mortimer Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mortimer Arms compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Mortimer Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Mortimer 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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