Lymington has 148 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 79% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 28 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in Lymington.
18 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | 167 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| 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% |
| Lyndhurst | 65 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
There are currently 148 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lymington, out of 619,633 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lymington, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 79% of rated businesses in Lymington hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lymington 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 Lymington was last updated on 14 May 2026.