1,046 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.8% rated "very good".
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.
The source snapshot contains 1,046 registered food businesses for East Hampshire. Of these, 958 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Golf Club | GU34 4BU | 1 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Alton Gurkha | GU34 1HA | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Four Marks Kebab | GU34 5AP | 1 | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Froxfield Primary School | GU32 1EG | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Hideout | GU34 1AG | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Porters Food and Wine | GU34 1AE | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Premier Express | GU33 7RL | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Roger Smith Distillery | GU34 3BU | 1 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Shell Whichers Gate | PO9 6BB | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Farringdon Coffee Company | GU34 3DJ | 2 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Hen and Chicken Inn | GU34 4JH | 2 | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Liphook Fish & Chips | GU30 7NS | 2 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Sole Events | GU34 | 2 | Oct 16, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 803 food businesses in East Hampshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.8% 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.
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.
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.