Regency Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Regency Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Alton Community Centre Amery Street Alton GU34 1HN, GU34 1HN
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Regency Cafe among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ← Regency Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Regency Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Regency Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Masonic Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Hermanos Mexican Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The King's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| MA Spice Ltd T/A Mifta's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Dill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Ltd. Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ten Tun Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
Questions about Regency Cafe
What is Regency Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Regency Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Regency Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Regency Cafe last inspected?
Regency Cafe was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Regency Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Regency Cafe compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Regency Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Regency Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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