The Haven Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
The Haven Bar & Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, SO41 3QD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Haven Bar & Restaurant 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 Haven Bar & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Haven Bar & Restaurant 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 Haven Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape Yachting Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| All Saints Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Nick Cox Chandlery Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Nick Cox Yacht Chandler Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2017 |
| Lymington Sea Water Baths Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Royal Lymington Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Berthon B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Lymington Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2019 |
Questions about The Haven Bar & Restaurant
What is The Haven Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Haven Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Haven Bar & Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Haven Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The Haven Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 Haven Bar & Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Haven Bar & Restaurant 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 Haven Bar & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Haven Bar & Restaurant 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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