Ditcham Park School Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hampshire
Ditcham Park School Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ditcham Park School Sunwood Lane Buriton Petersfield GU31 5RN, GU31 5RN
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Ditcham Park School Canteen 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% | ← Ditcham Park School Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ditcham Park School Canteen 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 Ditcham Park School Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butser Education CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Nest Hotel & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Littlegreen Academy School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Copper Beeches Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Queen Elizabeth Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Butser Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Ditcham Park School Canteen
What is Ditcham Park School Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Ditcham Park School Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Ditcham Park School Canteen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ditcham Park School Canteen last inspected?
Ditcham Park School Canteen was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Ditcham Park School Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ditcham Park School Canteen compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ditcham Park School Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Ditcham Park School Canteen 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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