Linden House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Linden House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 18 October 2025, 8 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: New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BP
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Linden House 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% | ← Linden House | |
| 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 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 Linden 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 Linden House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Penkey Coffee and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| 3 Wishes Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2014 |
| A & J Seal Family Butcher Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Angel and Blue Pig Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Maison Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Hoxton Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
Questions about Linden House
What is Linden House's food hygiene rating?
Linden House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 18 October 2025.
Is Linden House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linden House last inspected?
Linden House was last inspected on 18 October 2025, 8 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 Linden 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linden 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, while Linden House holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Linden 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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