Stones Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Stones 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 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 26 High Street Alton GU34 1BN, GU34 1BN
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Stones 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% | ← Stones 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 Stones 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 Stones Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| The Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Cheese! Louise Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| FillUp Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Hunky Dory Play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Alton Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Alton Gourmet Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Stones Cafe
What is Stones Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Stones Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Stones 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 Stones Cafe last inspected?
Stones Cafe was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 Stones 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 Stones 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 Stones Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Stones 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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