Mad Hatters Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hampshire
Mad Hatters Nursery School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 23 January 2020, more than 6 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Bohunt Community School Longmoor Road, Liphook, GU30 7NY
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Mad Hatters Nursery School sits behind roughly 824 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 824 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Mad Hatters Nursery School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mad Hatters Nursery School 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 Mad Hatters Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering at Bohunt Community School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Royal Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Headley Premier Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Liphook Retailers - other | 229 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kiki T's at Number One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Peggy’s Sweet Picks Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about Mad Hatters Nursery School
What is Mad Hatters Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Mad Hatters Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 23 January 2020.
Is Mad Hatters Nursery School 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mad Hatters Nursery School last inspected?
Mad Hatters Nursery School was last inspected on 23 January 2020, more than 6 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 Mad Hatters Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mad Hatters Nursery School compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mad Hatters Nursery School holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Mad Hatters Nursery School 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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Mad Hatters Nursery School is one of 50 rated food businesses in Liphook. See every hygiene rating in Liphook →
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