Barton on Sea has 24 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 88% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, restaurant/cafe/canteen establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises is the most common category, accounting for 38% of food businesses in Barton on Sea.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–24 of 24 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | 167 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Lymington | 148 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Totton | 144 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Ringwood | 117 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| New Milton | 116 | 4.5/5 | 67% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 90 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
There are currently 24 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Barton on Sea, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Barton on Sea, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 88% of rated businesses in Barton on Sea hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Barton on Sea are carried out by New Forest. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Barton on Sea was last updated on 17 May 2026.