The French Horn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The French Horn 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: The French Horn The Butts Alton GU34 1RT, GU34 1RT
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The French Horn 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% | ← The French Horn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The French Horn 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 The French Horn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Into The Wild Nursery Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| The Butts Primary School School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Borovere Residental Home Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Alton Social Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Chawton Park Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Parish of the Resurrection, Alton Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| SLM F&B LTD at Alton Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Granny's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The French Horn
What is The French Horn's food hygiene rating?
The French Horn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is The French Horn 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 The French Horn last inspected?
The French Horn was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 The French Horn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The French Horn compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while The French Horn holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The French Horn 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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