Pennington Sports & Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Pennington Sports & Social Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 April 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17 Lodge Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8HH
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Pennington Sports & Social Club sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Pennington Sports & Social Club | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pennington Sports & Social 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 Pennington Sports & Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Freedom Leisure Lymington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| Highfield Bed and Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Happy Times Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Belmore Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Holly Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Fish N Tails Seafoods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Freegrove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about Pennington Sports & Social Club
What is Pennington Sports & Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Pennington Sports & Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 11 April 2014.
Is Pennington Sports & Social Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pennington Sports & Social Club last inspected?
Pennington Sports & Social Club was last inspected on 11 April 2014, more than 12 years 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 Pennington Sports & Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pennington Sports & Social Club compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Pennington Sports & Social Club holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Pennington Sports & Social 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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