The Royal Oak Fritham food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Royal Oak Fritham 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 13 March 2025, 16 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: Lyndhurst, SO43 7HJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Royal Oak Fritham 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 Royal Oak Fritham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Royal Oak Fritham 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 Royal Oak Fritham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramshaw Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bramble Hill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 June 2018 |
| Londis Rufus Stone Service Station Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Les Mirabelles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bramshaw Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Fritham
What is The Royal Oak Fritham's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Fritham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 13 March 2025.
Is The Royal Oak Fritham 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 Royal Oak Fritham last inspected?
The Royal Oak Fritham was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 16 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 Royal Oak Fritham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Royal Oak Fritham 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 Royal Oak Fritham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Royal Oak Fritham 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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