Cruickshank's food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hampshire
Cruickshank's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 July 2021, more than 4 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: Unit 11 Home Farm Petersfield Road Ropley Alresford SO24 0EF, SO24 0EF
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Cruickshank's 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% | ← Cruickshank's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cruickshank's 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 Cruickshank's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Ropley Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Shop &The T Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Ropley CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ropley CofE Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Courtyard Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2020 |
Questions about Cruickshank's
What is Cruickshank's's food hygiene rating?
Cruickshank's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 13 July 2021.
Is Cruickshank's 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cruickshank's last inspected?
Cruickshank's was last inspected on 13 July 2021, more than 4 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 Cruickshank's?
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 Cruickshank's compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cruickshank's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Cruickshank's 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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