Ball & Wicket food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
Ball & Wicket 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 16 September 2025, 9 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.
Address: Ball & Wicket Farnham Road Holt Pound Farnham GU10 4LA, GU10 4LA
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Ball & Wicket 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% | ← Ball & Wicket | |
| 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 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 Ball & Wicket 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 Ball & Wicket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowledge Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group at Rowledge Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Birdworld Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Forest Lodge Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Little Fishies Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Hand's of Rowledge Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Citrus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Northbrook Park Wedding Venue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
Questions about Ball & Wicket
What is Ball & Wicket's food hygiene rating?
Ball & Wicket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Ball & Wicket 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 Ball & Wicket last inspected?
Ball & Wicket was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Ball & Wicket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ball & Wicket compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ball & Wicket holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Ball & Wicket 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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