Empshott Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Empshott Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 January 2022, 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: Empshott Farm Church Lane Empshott Liss GU33 6HS, GU33 6HS
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Empshott Farm 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% | ← Empshott Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Empshott Farm 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 Empshott Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Box BBQ Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Village Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| The Greatham Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hawkley Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2014 |
| The Hawkley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 December 2025 |
| Blenheim Court Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Soup & Cheese Lunch Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Selborne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Empshott Farm
What is Empshott Farm's food hygiene rating?
Empshott Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 January 2022.
Is Empshott Farm 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empshott Farm last inspected?
Empshott Farm was last inspected on 10 January 2022, 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 Empshott Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empshott Farm compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Empshott Farm holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Empshott Farm 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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