Lymington Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Lymington Masonic Hall 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 7 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: 10 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Lymington Masonic Hall 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% | ← Lymington Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lymington Masonic Hall 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 Lymington Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mines A Pasty Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Deep Blue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Flapjackery Lymington Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Lounges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Babelas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bakelicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Drifters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2023 |
Questions about Lymington Masonic Hall
What is Lymington Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Lymington Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Lymington Masonic Hall 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 Lymington Masonic Hall last inspected?
Lymington Masonic Hall was last inspected on 7 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 Lymington Masonic Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lymington Masonic Hall 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 Lymington Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Lymington Masonic Hall 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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