Food Hygiene Ratings in East Hampshire

1,063 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.4% rated "very good".

1,063
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
10
Rated 0 or 1
85.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.4%797
Good11.3%105
Satisfactory1.9%18
Improvement Needed0.3%3
Major Improvement1.1%10
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other18417.3%
Other catering premises17116.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen16015.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub15514.6%
Mobile caterer888.3%
Caring Premises858.0%
School/college/university736.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop706.6%

Food hygiene ratings in East Hampshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

East Hampshire currently has 1,063 registered food businesses. Of these, 933 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Alton Golf ClubGU34 4BU1Jan 06, 2026
Alton GurkhaGU34 1HA1Jan 08, 2026
Four Marks KebabGU34 5AP1Jun 03, 2025
Froxfield Primary SchoolGU32 1EG1Nov 06, 2025
HideoutGU34 1AG1Sep 03, 2025
Laleham Health & Beauty LtdGU34 2PR1Jan 16, 2026
Porters Food and WineGU34 1AE1Oct 16, 2025
Premier ExpressGU33 7RL1Sep 16, 2025
Roger Smith DistilleryGU34 3BU1Jan 16, 2026
The Holly BushGU35 8PP1Mar 03, 2025
Headley Fine FoodsGU35 8PP2Dec 19, 2024
Liphook Fish & ChipsGU30 7NS2Feb 12, 2024
Sole EventsGU342Oct 16, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in East Hampshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 797 food businesses in East Hampshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in East Hampshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in East Hampshire?+

Inspection frequency in East Hampshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies