Food hygiene ratings in Rowlands Castle
There are 15 food businesses in Rowlands Castle with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by East Hampshire Council.
Hygiene standards in Rowlands Castle
87% of rated businesses in Rowlands Castle hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across East Hampshire as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Rowlands Castle does better, by 3 percentage points.
| 5 out of 5 | 13 | 87% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Rowlands Castle
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Whichers Gate Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Rowlands Castle
How many food businesses in Rowlands Castle have a hygiene rating?
15 food businesses in Rowlands Castle have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by East Hampshire Council. 15 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Rowlands Castle?
87% of rated businesses in Rowlands Castle hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Rowlands Castle?
1 food businesses in Rowlands Castle hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Rowlands Castle?
Environmental health officers at East Hampshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in East Hampshire
- Alton 249 places
- Petersfield 178 places
- Bordon 127 places
- Waterlooville 67 places
- Liss 61 places
- Liphook 50 places
- Hindhead 30 places
- Farnham 18 places
Food businesses in Rowlands Castle
- Active8 Minds St Johns Wraparound Care 5 - Very good
- Beechwood House Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Cripple Creek Guest House 5 - Very good
- Harvester 5 - Very good
- Londis 4 - Good
- Rowlands Castle Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Rowlands Castle St. Johns CEC Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Rowlands Castle St. Johns CEC Primary School 5 - Very good
- RVS Lunch Club at Rowlands Castle Parish Hall 5 - Very good
- Shell Whichers Gate 1 - Major improvement necessary
- St. John The Baptist Church 5 - Very good
- The Bumblebee Cafe 5 - Very good
- The Castle Inn 5 - Very good
- The George Inn 5 - Very good
- The Next Tee 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.