The New Forest Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The New Forest Inn 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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DY
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The New Forest Inn 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% | ← The New Forest Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Forest Inn 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 New Forest Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Hartwood House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Forest Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Waterloo Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Forest Edge Roasting Co Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Lyndhurst Teddies Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| St Michael and All Angels Church of England Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Crown Manor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The New Forest Inn
What is The New Forest Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Forest Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The New Forest Inn 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 New Forest Inn last inspected?
The New Forest Inn was last inspected on 10 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 The New Forest Inn?
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 New Forest Inn 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 The New Forest Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The New Forest Inn 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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