Fresher is Better food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
Fresher is Better 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 30 June 2021, more than 5 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.
Address: Rake Village Hall and Recreation Ground Brewells Lane Liss GU33 7JA, GU33 7JA
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Fresher is Better 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% | ← Fresher is Better | |
| 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 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 Fresher is Better 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 Fresher is Better, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rake Activity Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Omega Elifar Ltd Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gilco Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Rake CE Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| JC Sports Online Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The White Eagle Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Wylds Farm Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Milkwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Fresher is Better
What is Fresher is Better's food hygiene rating?
Fresher is Better has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 30 June 2021.
Is Fresher is Better 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 Fresher is Better last inspected?
Fresher is Better was last inspected on 30 June 2021, more than 5 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 Fresher is Better?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Fresher is Better compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fresher is Better holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Fresher is Better 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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