Harvester food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
Harvester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 7 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.
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: Harvester 1 Whichers Gate Road, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6BB
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Harvester among the 824 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Harvester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Harvester 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 Harvester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cripple Creek Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Baybridge Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Dunsbury Local Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Dilan Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Biltong and Bangers Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Alfie's Arc CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Debdarks company Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Harvester
What is Harvester's food hygiene rating?
Harvester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Harvester 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harvester last inspected?
Harvester was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 7 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 Harvester?
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 Harvester compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harvester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Harvester 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Harvester is one of 15 rated food businesses in Rowlands Castle. See every hygiene rating in Rowlands Castle →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
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