Royal Lymington Yacht Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Royal Lymington Yacht Club 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
This is a fresh result: Royal Lymington Yacht Club was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3SE
How this rating has changed
Royal Lymington Yacht Club was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Royal Lymington Yacht Club 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% | ← Royal Lymington Yacht Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Royal Lymington Yacht 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 Royal Lymington Yacht Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Sea Water Baths Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Lymington Town Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Nick Cox Yacht Chandler Ltd Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2017 |
| Escape Yachting Other catering premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| All Saints Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Nick Cox Chandlery Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Berthon B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Lymington Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2019 |
Questions about Royal Lymington Yacht Club
What is Royal Lymington Yacht Club's food hygiene rating?
Royal Lymington Yacht Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Royal Lymington Yacht Club 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 Royal Lymington Yacht Club last inspected?
Royal Lymington Yacht Club was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Royal Lymington Yacht Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Lymington Yacht Club 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 Royal Lymington Yacht Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Royal Lymington Yacht 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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Royal Lymington Yacht Club is one of 253 rated food businesses in Lymington. See every hygiene rating in Lymington →
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