Alton Conservative Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
Alton Conservative Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14a Butts Road Alton GU341ND, GU34 1ND
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Alton Conservative Club sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← Alton Conservative Club | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Alton Conservative Club 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 Alton Conservative Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Parish of the Resurrection, Alton Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Man's Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Alton Methodist Church Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Alton Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Khao Soi By Chariya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Alton Conservative Club
What is Alton Conservative Club's food hygiene rating?
Alton Conservative Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 7 January 2022.
Is Alton Conservative Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alton Conservative Club last inspected?
Alton Conservative Club was last inspected on 7 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 Alton Conservative Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alton Conservative Club compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Alton Conservative Club holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Alton Conservative Club 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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