The Counter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
The Counter 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 3 March 2025, 18 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.
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: The Glen House Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6HG
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Counter 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% | ← The Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Counter 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 Counter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Grayshott Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Famous Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Gurkha Garden Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Hop & Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Grayshott Wine Company Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Red Rose Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Counter
What is The Counter's food hygiene rating?
The Counter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 3 March 2025.
Is The Counter 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 The Counter last inspected?
The Counter was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 18 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 Counter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Counter compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Counter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Counter 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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The Counter is one of 30 rated food businesses in Hindhead. See every hygiene rating in Hindhead →
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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