The Beach House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
The Beach House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 14 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: Park Lane, Milford-On-Sea, Lymington, SO41 0PT
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Beach House among the 1,153 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← The Beach House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 The Beach House 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 Beach House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Nursing Home Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Milford Tennis and Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2019 |
| Hillyfield Rest Home Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Milford Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Milford Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Ray's Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Polly's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Beach House
What is The Beach House's food hygiene rating?
The Beach House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Beach House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beach House last inspected?
The Beach House was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Beach House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Beach House 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 Beach House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Beach House 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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