Elmers Court food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Elmers Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: South Baddesley Road, Lymington, SO41 5ZB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Elmers Court 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% | ← Elmers Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Elmers Court 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 Elmers Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2019 |
| Goodall's Strawberries Pick Your Own Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Lymington Sea Water Baths Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Royal Lymington Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Berthon B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Lymington Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Coffee and Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Sophie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Elmers Court
What is Elmers Court's food hygiene rating?
Elmers Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Elmers Court 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elmers Court last inspected?
Elmers Court was last inspected on 4 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 Elmers Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elmers Court 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 Elmers Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Elmers Court 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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