What is the average food hygiene rating in East Hampshire?

The average food hygiene rating in East Hampshire is 4.78 out of 5, across 958 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does East Hampshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.8% of rated premises in East Hampshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Hampshire 130 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in East Hampshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

803 food businesses in East Hampshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.8% of the 958 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in East Hampshire have a low hygiene rating?

13 food businesses in East Hampshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this East Hampshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Hampshire (1,046 establishments on record, 958 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in East Hampshire

In East Hampshire, 83.8% of 958 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.78/5. These figures cover 1,046 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

East Hampshire has 803 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 958 rated premises (83.8%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 83.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.1 pp
National rank: 130 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in East Hampshire

5★ Very Good

803 (83.8%)

4★ Good

119 (12.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

23 (2.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 47 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 47 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in East Hampshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in East Hampshire?: The average food hygiene rating in East Hampshire is 4.78 out of 5, across 958 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does East Hampshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.8% of rated premises in East Hampshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Hampshire 130 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in East Hampshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 803 food businesses in East Hampshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.8% of the 958 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in East Hampshire have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in East Hampshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this East Hampshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Hampshire (1,046 establishments on record, 958 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in East Hampshire

Birdworld LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birdworld Farnham Road Holt Pound Farnham GU10 4LD · GU10 4LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Castle Of ComfortPub/bar/nightclub · Castle Of Comfort Castle Street Medstead Alton GU34 5LU · GU34 5LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Hidden Valley GrayshottCaring Premises · Grayshott Village Hall Headley Road Grayshott Hindhead GU26 6TZ · GU26 6TZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Old Kitchen Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chawton House Chawton Alton GU341SJ · GU34 1SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Barn OwlPub/bar/nightclub · Blacknest Road Binsted Alton GU34 4QD · GU34 4QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Acacia House Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Acacia House Nursing Home 33 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9LN · PO8 9LN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
BakewicksOther catering premises · GU35
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Holland & Barrett Ltd.Retailers - other · 9 Westbrook Walk Alton GU341HZ · GU34 1HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
KOOSA Kids Holiday Club at Liphook Junior SchoolRetailers - other · GU30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Petersfield Childcare HubCaring Premises · Sports Pavilion Love Lane Petersfield GU31 4BW · GU31 4BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Pizza ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25-27 Chapel Street Petersfield GU32 3DY · GU32 3DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Belford Care LtdCaring Premises · Belford House 93 Lymington Bottom Four Marks Alton GU34 5AH · GU34 5AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in East Hampshire

Porters Food and WineRetailers - other · 61 High Street Alton GU34 1AE · GU34 1AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
HideoutRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Turk Street Alton GU34 1AG · GU34 1AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
Premier ExpressRetailers - other · 2 Lower Mead Hill Brow Road Liss GU33 7RL · GU33 7RL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
Roger Smith DistilleryManufacturers/packers · Priory Farm Priory Lane Selborne Alton GU34 3BU · GU34 3BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
Alton Golf ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Alton Golf Club Old Odiham Road Shalden Alton GU34 4BU · GU34 4BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026
Froxfield Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Froxfield Primary School High Cross Lane Froxfield Petersfield GU32 1EG · GU32 1EG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 November 2025
Alton GurkhaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1-2 11 Market Street Alton GU34 1HA · GU34 1HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026
Four Marks KebabMobile caterer · The Ranch Willis Lane Four Marks Alton GU34 5AP · GU34 5AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,046 real Food Standards Agency records for East Hampshire, of which 958 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.