Ravenscroft House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Eastleigh
Ravenscroft House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 6 July 2016, more than 10 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: Ravenscroft Lowford Hill Bursledon Southampton SO31 8ER, SO31 8ER
How it compares in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ravenscroft House sits behind roughly 705 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ← Ravenscroft House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ravenscroft House 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 Ravenscroft House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-American-bits-n-bobz Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Cafe Lowford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bonhomie House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boat House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Ravenscroft House
What is Ravenscroft House's food hygiene rating?
Ravenscroft House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastleigh Council on 6 July 2016.
Is Ravenscroft House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ravenscroft House last inspected?
Ravenscroft House was last inspected on 6 July 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ravenscroft House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ravenscroft House compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while Ravenscroft House holds a 4. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Ravenscroft House 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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